- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United States
- Elblag
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Elblag, Poland compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elblag (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł ($5.30) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 zł ($2.65) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.12) | $3.69 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 zł ($0.53) | $0.92 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.00 zł ($1.33) | $3.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 zł ($1.06) | $4.83 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł ($2.65) | $5.08 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł ($0.80) | $2.55 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00 zł ($0.27) | $1.93 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 zł ($0.53) | $2.07 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 zł ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.00 zł ($1.33) | $1.77 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 zł ($0.53) | $2.24 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Elblag (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 zł ($796) | $1,364 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,014 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 zł ($80) | $121 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $876 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $651 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $137 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 69 zł ($18) | $44 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,000 zł ($530) | $341 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 zł ($106) | $133 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.65) | $9 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 zł ($1.33) | $30 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Elblag (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 240 zł ($64) | $42 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 zł ($27) | $39 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł ($80) | $82 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 zł ($53) | $74 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Elblag (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,000 zł ($15,913) | $22,529 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł ($1.33) | $0.61 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40 zł ($11) | $62 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Elblag (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.00 zł ($1.06) | $8 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł ($2.65) | $4.79 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.18) | $3.09 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.65) | $4.63 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł ($1.86) | $2.85 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł ($2.65) | $1.83 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 zł ($3.98) | $18 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Elblag (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 zł ($16) | $44 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł ($11) | $23 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 zł ($11) | $158 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 zł ($27) | $82 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł ($3.98) | $9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł ($2.65) | $4.14 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł ($1.59) | $5.72 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 600 zł ($159) | $224 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 zł ($0.11) | $0.20 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 zł ($27) | $49 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 zł ($2.65) | $10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Elblag (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,200
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,134
(8,047 zł)
in Elblag.
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