| Houston | Suceava | |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.86 | USD 1.63 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 5.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 129.31 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 71.98 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.85 |