| Ottawa | Mexico City | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 119.62 | USD 70.18 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 023.54 | USD 566.65 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.42 | USD 1.78 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.89 | USD 24.92 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.29 | USD 1.92 |