| Philadelphia | Nanaimo | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 10.37 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 58.30 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 1.74 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 3.22 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 129.20 |