| Boston | Herstal | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.19 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 61.02 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.72 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.10 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 869.63 |