| San Francisco | Airdrie | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 86.53 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.34 | USD 2.25 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 15.65 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 209.03 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.63 | USD 1.70 |