| Halifax | Hamilton | |
| Lettuce | USD 2.22 | USD 1.53 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 17.38 | USD 9.63 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 6.10 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 170.42 | USD 1 035.63 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 51.09 | USD 49.10 |