| Vancouver | Taipei | |
| Taxi start | USD 3.08 | USD 2.33 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 120.56 | USD 79.42 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 3.41 | USD 2.50 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 13.40 | USD 6.66 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.67 | USD 52.42 |