| Boston | Chiba | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 39.28 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.80 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 202.81 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 2 049.48 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 3.83 |