| Chicago | Arad | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 591.70 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.51 | USD 1.11 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 10.12 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 81.37 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.16 |