| Boston | Nice | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 40.68 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 20.34 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.56 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 140.11 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 241.43 |