| Chicago | Parksville | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 58.30 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 10.37 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 13.81 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 713.43 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.30 |