| Detroit | Pitesti | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 121.34 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.88 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 1.29 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 18.51 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 36.00 | USD 87.92 |