| Quebec | Calgary | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.58 | USD 13.16 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 144.92 | USD 209.03 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.23 | USD 64.44 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 764.39 | USD 1 008.01 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.53 | USD 1.70 |