| Houston | Montreal | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 70.88 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 34.52 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 74.59 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 562.82 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 2.92 |