| Philadelphia | Sainte-hyacinthe | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 55.23 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.52 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 144.92 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 3.31 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 1 620.46 |