| Boston | Hoogeveen | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 11.91 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 126.07 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 167.73 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 56.82 | USD 32.22 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 1 096.85 |