| Dallas | Targu Jiu | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.47 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.19 | USD 0.23 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.62 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 23.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 77.35 |