| Vancouver | Airdrie | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 83.77 | USD 86.53 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.36 | USD 7.36 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 831.52 | USD 1 564.95 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 9.21 | USD 11.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 209.03 |