| San Francisco | Calexico | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 80.50 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 3.83 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 6.90 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 193.58 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.63 | USD 0.71 |