| Chicago | Tecuci | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.72 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 11.88 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 24.68 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 591.70 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.94 |