| Boston | Frankfurt | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 124.16 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 2.16 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 2.28 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 3.39 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 1 516.69 |