| New York | Airdrie | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.73 | USD 10.31 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 2.76 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 1 564.95 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 15.65 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 209.03 |