| Boston | Coimbra | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 102.15 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.98 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 16.95 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 1.49 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.43 | USD 1.15 |