| Houston | Rouyn-noranda | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 2.53 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 2.76 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 7.36 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 184.11 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 13.81 |