| Boston | Lanaken | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 13.11 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 50.85 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 1 016.95 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 140.11 |