| Boston | Manila | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 110.33 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.20 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 245.93 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 8.26 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 50.50 | USD 61.07 |