| Vancouver | Phoenix | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.53 | USD 2.25 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 16.70 | USD 6.76 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 168.67 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.39 | USD 0.12 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.52 | USD 3.00 |