| Boston | Grahamstown | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 1.40 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 3.26 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 233.06 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 745.78 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 32.63 |