| Houston | Rimouski | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 81.93 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 251.08 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 55.23 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.52 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 13.81 |