| Boston | Genk | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.33 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 2.41 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 191.77 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 1 323.00 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.68 | USD 4.07 |