| Boston | Malawi | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 121.49 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 1.03 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 2.30 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.95 | USD 2.12 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 598.51 |