| Philadelphia | San Juan Sacatepéquez | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.22 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 1.28 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 0.70 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 102.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 769.74 |