| Houston | Montreal | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 74.59 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 55.23 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 11.68 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.78 | USD 1.73 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.44 |