| Boston | Christchurch | |
| Lettuce | USD 1.86 | USD 1.90 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 13.28 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 63.47 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 2.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 114.71 |