| Boston | Kawaguchi | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 80.20 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 202.81 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 1.70 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 1.96 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.95 | USD 4.32 |