| Ottawa | Osaka | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.89 | USD 11.78 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 1.22 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.35 | USD 17.19 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.34 | USD 73.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 119.62 | USD 274.54 |