| Ottawa | Paris | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 119.62 | USD 230.66 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 58.69 | USD 108.47 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 6.78 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 11.05 | USD 13.56 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.42 | USD 2.28 |