| Houston | Medgidia | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 151.67 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.21 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 27.50 | USD 6.17 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.70 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 0.62 |