| Newark | Cuenca | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 520.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 50.00 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.00 | USD 70.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 8.67 |