| Houston | Giurgiu | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 3.86 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 1.54 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 89.15 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.08 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 46.27 |