| Sydney, Nova Scotia | Calgary | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 621.38 | USD 1 008.01 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 46.03 | USD 44.81 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.76 | USD 2.25 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 1.83 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 119.67 | USD 101.81 |