| Vancouver | Reno | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 101.26 | USD 77.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.30 | USD 1.01 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 130.00 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.84 | USD 0.79 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.39 | USD 0.30 |