| Boston | Bologna | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 2.43 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 57.63 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 1 762.71 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 9.94 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 177.37 |