| Boston | Taipei | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 111.75 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 1.66 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.67 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.86 | USD 1.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 79.42 |