| Boston | Vancouver | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.39 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.43 | USD 1.71 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 13.40 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 5.98 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 1 831.52 |