| Boston | Lancy | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 5.57 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 26.63 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 103.88 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 3.90 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 2 369.83 |