| Vancouver | Lyon | |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.52 | USD 6.78 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 83.77 | USD 74.58 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 18.41 | USD 8.14 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 831.52 | USD 1 111.86 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 250.85 |