| Minneapolis | Sainte-marie | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.46 | USD 2.03 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 96.05 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.79 | USD 2.71 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.29 | USD 0.54 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 4.07 |