| Vancouver | New York | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 153.36 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.09 | USD 2.83 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 310.26 | USD 2 817.11 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.53 | USD 2.50 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 101.26 | USD 87.90 |