| Ottawa | Sydney | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 682.11 | USD 4 118.49 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.28 | USD 0.96 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 7.04 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.34 | USD 136.48 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.36 | USD 7.98 |