| Halifax | Oita-shi | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.84 | USD 1.41 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 4.56 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 71.80 | USD 98.21 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 52.93 | USD 39.28 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 170.42 | USD 1 228.83 |