| Boston | Sydney | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 112.60 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 10.10 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 15.95 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 21.46 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 1 550.70 |