| Boston | Budapest | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 35.33 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 88.51 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 230.37 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 309.93 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.15 |