| Winnipeg | Nanaimo | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.22 | USD 58.30 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 2.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 144.18 | USD 129.20 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.07 | USD 11.28 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.49 | USD 62.14 |