| Newark | Miercurea-ciuc | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.00 | USD 4.32 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 11.88 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 5.72 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 127.00 | USD 15.42 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 326.20 |