| Boston | Bangalore | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 5.91 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.31 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 210.40 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 4.65 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 17.46 |