| Chicago | Sarnia | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 1.23 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 152.73 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 1.77 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 46.03 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 64.90 |