| Boston | Rock Sound | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 275.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 4.14 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 5.86 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 1.75 |