| Montreal | Minneapolis | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.86 | USD 7.43 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.81 | USD 12.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.05 | USD 11.32 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 74.59 | USD 161.52 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.18 | USD 4.13 |