| New York | Miercurea-ciuc | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.73 | USD 6.18 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.97 | USD 1.48 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 326.20 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 122.84 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 0.62 |