| Atlanta | Shawinigan | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 981.25 | USD 1 251.08 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.23 | USD 11.58 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 1.86 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 5.00 | USD 9.93 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 81.93 |