| Minneapolis | San Pedro Sacatepéquez | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 206.67 | USD 369.79 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 9.60 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 4.99 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.43 | USD 2.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.20 | USD 1.90 |