| Montreal | Colombo | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 74.59 | USD 70.41 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.60 | USD 9.85 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.18 | USD 0.38 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.16 | USD 0.57 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.81 | USD 9.60 |