| Boston | Phuket | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 1.04 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 18.55 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.40 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 0.62 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 66.46 |