| Boston | Playa Del Carmen | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.07 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 47.28 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 124.58 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 5.75 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.86 | USD 1.65 |