| Chicago | Orillia | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 231.62 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 36.82 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 1.30 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 12.77 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 13.81 |