| New York | Vancouver | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 2.14 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 41.43 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 3.09 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 2.53 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.75 | USD 7.36 |