| San Francisco | Calgary | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 1.09 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 86.53 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 209.03 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.97 | USD 1.82 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 15.65 |