| Calgary | Phoenix | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 1.09 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.76 | USD 2.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 209.03 | USD 168.67 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.62 | USD 3.56 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.83 | USD 0.73 |