| Boston | Porto Alegre | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 140.59 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 35.86 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 69.03 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 4.88 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 49.72 |