| Los Angeles | San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.51 | USD 1.01 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.47 | USD 4.99 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 21.51 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 613.43 | USD 369.79 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 969.23 | USD 552.80 |