| Boston | Maaseik | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 60.07 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 63.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 191.77 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 81.36 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.33 |