| Chicago | Turda | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.91 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 231.20 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 51.07 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.77 | USD 1.57 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 18.51 |