| Boston | Antananarivo | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 30.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 15.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 53.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.95 | USD 6.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.95 | USD 2.02 |