| Philadelphia | Zalau | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 46.91 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 122.84 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 6.18 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 1.85 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 4.32 |