| Las Vegas | Nanaimo | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 8.50 | USD 27.62 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 9.21 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 65.00 | USD 62.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 129.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.52 |