| Dallas | Sainte-hyacinthe | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.21 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.59 | USD 1.71 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.52 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 170.00 | USD 1 620.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 1 251.08 |