| Boston | Uitenhage | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 67.88 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 0.75 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 30.76 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 0.93 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 0.91 |