| Boston | Craiova | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.86 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.95 | USD 4.47 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 0.62 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 6.17 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 98.07 |