| Boston | Bilzen | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 1.33 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 15.40 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 191.77 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 16.30 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 2.19 |