| Vancouver | Thunder Bay | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.98 | USD 5.06 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 921.28 | USD 620.22 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 831.52 | USD 1 127.68 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 1.53 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 83.77 | USD 61.91 |