| Halifax | Boston | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 953.80 | USD 1 911.90 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 2.46 | USD 1.07 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.84 | USD 1.70 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.94 | USD 2.73 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 156.49 | USD 204.32 |