| Thunder Bay | Las Vegas | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.25 | USD 0.95 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.56 | USD 2.80 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.18 | USD 2.49 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 7.36 | USD 8.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 322.19 | USD 161.72 |