| Houston | Nanaimo | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 129.20 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 102.80 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.74 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 043.30 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.46 | USD 1.65 |