| Boston | Verviers | |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.52 | USD 2.65 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 191.77 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 59.39 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 2.19 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 4.07 |