| Boston | Rome | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 20.34 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 192.18 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.68 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 17.18 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |