| Abbotsford | Detroit | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.30 | USD 8.09 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.23 | USD 0.21 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.81 | USD 12.00 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 45.26 | USD 36.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 102.24 | USD 232.19 |