| Boston | Sasebo | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 98.21 | 
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 16.87 | 
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 2 049.48 | 
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 91.82 | 
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 80.20 |