| Houston | Targu Jiu | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 23.14 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.62 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 77.35 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.14 | USD 0.93 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 4.63 |