| Newark | Medgidia | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.00 | USD 4.01 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 33.93 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 246.79 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 10.28 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 6.32 |