| Minneapolis | Nuevo Laredo | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.65 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 172.50 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 0.96 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 1.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 1.03 |