| Phoenix | Targu Jiu | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.13 | USD 2.16 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 77.35 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.56 | USD 1.08 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 4.63 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 640.00 | USD 123.40 |