| Boston | Kilkenny | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 195.99 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 176.27 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 13.56 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 50.50 | USD 126.10 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.81 |