| New York | Sault Ste Marie | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 2.70 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 11.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 189.86 |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 4.37 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 5.06 |