| Boston | Purmerend | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 2.54 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.68 | USD 3.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 214.85 |