| Newark | Lupeni | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 90.00 | USD 81.37 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 24.68 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 5.72 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 122.84 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 2.16 |