| Detroit | Shawinigan | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 10.98 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 81.93 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 11.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 144.92 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 1.69 |