| Boston | Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.02 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 246.67 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.95 | USD 0.90 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 3.74 |