| Detroit | Vancouver | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 101.26 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 43.47 | USD 45.11 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.39 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 120.56 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 43.67 |