| Phoenix | Sydney, Nova Scotia | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.56 | USD 92.06 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 4.60 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 6.90 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 10.00 | USD 18.41 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 138.08 |