| Chicago | Ramnicu Valcea | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.89 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 33.90 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 1.07 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 313.23 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 150.77 |