| Montreal | Colombo | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 74.59 | USD 70.41 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.23 | USD 15.36 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.09 | USD 2.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 3.07 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 562.82 | USD 161.24 |