| Quebec | Houston | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.53 | USD 1.47 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 93.13 | USD 85.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 251.08 | USD 1 589.13 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 98.22 | USD 92.50 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.23 | USD 50.00 |