| Boston | Edmonton | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 81.93 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 895.04 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 1 619.60 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 108.37 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.26 | USD 10.75 |