| Boston | Christchurch | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 1.78 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 1 118.63 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 86.72 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 114.71 |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.52 | USD 2.36 |