| Philadelphia | Targu-mures | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 7.71 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.06 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 341.25 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 14.40 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.08 | USD 0.63 |