| Houston | Turda | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 4.32 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.89 | USD 5.55 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 21.59 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 12.00 | USD 4.94 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 116.00 |