| Halifax | Matosinhos | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 17.38 | USD 8.81 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.75 | USD 1.29 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 156.49 | USD 81.36 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 709.60 | USD 305.08 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 11.05 | USD 5.69 |