| Seattle | Red Deer | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.07 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 9.00 | USD 11.74 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 300.80 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 11.05 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 87.45 |