| San Francisco | San Luis Potosi | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.63 | USD 0.64 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 0.91 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 2.68 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 91.25 | USD 61.90 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 60.88 |