| Nanaimo | Los Angeles | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.59 | USD 6.47 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 52.47 | USD 50.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 102.80 | USD 84.42 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 129.20 | USD 115.73 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.62 | USD 15.00 |