| Boston | Bujumbura | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 13.33 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 41.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.64 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 2 500.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 500.00 |