| Boston | Oldenzaal | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 257.63 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.20 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 2.71 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 67.80 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 1 016.95 |