| Philadelphia | Petrosani | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 46.91 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 409.08 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 11.88 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 0.68 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.54 |