| Boston | Nieuwegein | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 1 103.15 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 8.52 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 42.26 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.07 |