| Calgary | San Francisco | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 209.03 | USD 93.47 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 28.81 | USD 30.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.34 | USD 3.11 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.84 | USD 1.91 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 86.53 | USD 70.00 |