| Boston | Australia | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.83 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 1 244.18 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 7.03 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 18.37 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 75.03 |