| Los Angeles | Quetzaltenango | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 21.51 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.22 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 6.40 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.16 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.46 | USD 1.90 |