| Phoenix | Craiova | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.66 | USD 0.77 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 98.07 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 0.86 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 4.47 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 462.73 |