| Hamilton | Saskatoon | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 15.34 | USD 7.71 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 9.90 | USD 11.97 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.63 | USD 46.03 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 79.17 | USD 71.80 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 035.63 | USD 1 301.93 |