| Minneapolis | El Carmen | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 0.69 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.80 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 45.35 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.13 | USD 0.95 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 5.00 |