Why is the opportunity cost of gasoline in Canada higher than in the United States when measured by "Minutes Worked per Kilometre Driven"

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Gas prices in Canada are generally higher than in the United States, while average wages are lower. Therefore, the opportunity cost of gasoline, measured by "Minutes Worked per Kilometre Driven," is higher in Canada because it takes more minutes of work to earn the money to pay for a litre of gas in Canada compared to the United States.

Why Is the Opportunity Cost of Gasoline in Canada Higher