| New York | Tijuana | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 49.07 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.26 | USD 0.17 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 1.51 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 204.44 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.52 | USD 1.46 |