| Boston | Bergen | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 319.58 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 14.25 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.68 | USD 7.17 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 2.51 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 41.65 |