| Edmonton | Los Angeles | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.23 | USD 50.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.75 | USD 8.55 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.70 | USD 2.05 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 11.97 | USD 6.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 174.74 | USD 115.73 |