| Minneapolis | Somotillo | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.20 | USD 1.26 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 287.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 75.87 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 4.84 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.55 |