| Vancouver | Los Angeles | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 115.73 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 64.44 | USD 50.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 101.26 | USD 84.42 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.08 | USD 4.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 83.77 | USD 75.00 |