| Toronto | Houston | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 152.08 | USD 241.43 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.58 | USD 1.46 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.82 | USD 51.44 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 4.50 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.78 | USD 4.06 |