| Montreal | Shanghai | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.60 | USD 14.06 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 74.59 | USD 58.86 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 0.68 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.81 | USD 14.46 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.68 | USD 4.74 |