| Boston | Oulu | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 165.68 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 88.14 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 216.95 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 15.59 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 27.12 |