| Denver | Vancouver | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 41.43 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.20 | USD 0.39 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.40 | USD 3.41 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.13 | USD 101.26 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 465.00 | USD 1 831.52 |