| Boston | Italy | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.44 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 69.09 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.23 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 1 077.12 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 48.36 |