| Minneapolis | Chepo | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 74.03 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.00 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.29 | USD 0.10 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 66.43 |