| Sydney, Nova Scotia | Paris | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.76 | USD 2.28 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 12.89 | USD 8.95 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 46.03 | USD 108.47 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.90 | USD 6.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 138.08 | USD 230.66 |