| Calgary | San Francisco | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.30 | USD 0.17 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.44 | USD 5.13 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 101.81 | USD 73.08 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 43.73 | USD 46.36 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 64.44 | USD 70.00 |