| Boston | Dresden | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 2.22 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 159.65 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.81 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 5.62 | USD 3.06 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 9.69 |