| Chicago | Targu Jiu | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.10 | USD 2.16 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.16 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.23 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 0.93 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 77.35 |