| Houston | Galati | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 293.07 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.70 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 92.55 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.20 |