| Nanaimo | Philadelphia | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 5.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.62 | USD 23.50 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 64.02 | USD 10.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.81 | USD 10.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.59 | USD 7.00 |