| San Francisco | Lanaken | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD 1.48 | CAD 3.44 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | CAD 127.96 | CAD 259.87 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | CAD 20.53 | CAD 9.28 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | CAD 72.98 | CAD 105.81 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | CAD 6 303.02 | CAD 2 227.49 |