| Quebec | Philadelphia | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 144.92 | USD 159.89 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 93.13 | USD 83.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.39 | USD 3.37 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 98.22 | USD 83.33 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 620.46 | USD 2 425.00 |