| Boston | Zaragoza | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 8.81 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 2.47 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 16.27 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.73 | USD 2.18 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 212.43 |