| Boston | Kozhikode | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.15 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.95 | USD 1.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 37.42 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 1.39 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 0.42 |