| Chicago | Lethbridge | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.92 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 613.70 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.53 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 46.02 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 4.14 |