| Detroit | Arad | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 35.52 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 122.84 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.16 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.94 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 1.48 |