| Boston | Besançon | |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 192.32 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 14.24 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.25 | USD 3.19 |