| Boston | Mortsel | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 2.27 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.95 | USD 7.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 1 491.53 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 827.12 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 9.83 |