| Montreal | New York | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.68 | USD 8.86 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.18 | USD 3.89 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 74.59 | USD 153.36 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 7.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.09 | USD 3.94 |