| Houston | Tecpán Guatemala | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 5.93 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 102.46 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 2.09 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 52.45 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 9.60 |