| Houston | Quebec | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 144.92 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.29 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 93.13 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 81.93 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 46.92 |