| Baltimore | Arad | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 11.88 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.54 | USD 1.27 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 2.16 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 122.84 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 82.36 |