| Houston | Craiova | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 462.73 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 5.94 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 15.42 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 93.47 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.78 | USD 1.08 |