| Dallas | Bistrita | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 370.19 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.01 | USD 3.08 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.33 | USD 0.62 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.23 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.77 |