| Phoenix | Red Deer | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 1.61 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 300.80 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 11.97 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 40.00 | USD 36.82 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 6.76 | USD 9.02 |