| Chicago | Miercurea-ciuc | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.75 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 11.88 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.25 | USD 0.55 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 15.42 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 409.08 |