| Boston | Colombo | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.34 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 70.41 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.26 |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.52 | USD 0.57 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 17.52 |