| Los Angeles | Bistrita | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.23 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.97 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 4.63 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 700.00 | USD 616.98 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.00 | USD 4.32 |