| Boston | Tauranga | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 1.69 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 5.62 | USD 6.35 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 180.90 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 14.30 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 2.60 |