| Boston | Kuwait | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.15 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 6.51 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 0.89 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.40 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 691.99 |