| Fort Lauderdale | Las Cruces | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 40.00 | USD 38.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.13 | USD 6.89 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 8.91 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 116.67 | USD 725.00 |