| Boston | Zalau | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.75 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.94 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 6.18 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 122.84 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 56.82 | USD 10.12 |