| Los Angeles | Halifax | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 156.49 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 13.81 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 95.51 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.68 | USD 1.84 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.76 | USD 3.84 |