| Ottawa | Austin | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 5.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 3.04 | USD 1.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.42 | USD 2.63 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.28 | USD 0.37 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 194.21 | USD 1 399.93 |