| Seattle | Sydney, Nova Scotia | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.64 | USD 2.76 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.58 | USD 2.76 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 138.08 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 16.57 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 50.63 |