- 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 | - 58% | |||
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Food in Elblag (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł ($5.81) | $14 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 zł ($2.91) | $8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.33) | $3.51 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 zł ($0.58) | $0.87 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.00 zł ($1.45) | $2.54 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 zł ($1.16) | $4.74 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł ($2.91) | $7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł ($0.87) | $3.04 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00 zł ($0.29) | $1.59 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 zł ($0.58) | $2.08 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 zł ($12) | $14 | - 16% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.00 zł ($1.45) | $1.74 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 zł ($0.58) | $1.98 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Elblag (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 zł ($872) | $1,463 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,143 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 zł ($87) | $141 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $889 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $731 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $126 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 69 zł ($20) | $44 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,000 zł ($581) | $303 | + 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 zł ($116) | $130 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.91) | $9 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 zł ($1.45) | $26 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Elblag (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 240 zł ($70) | $47 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 zł ($29) | $41 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł ($87) | $82 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 zł ($58) | $82 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Elblag (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,000 zł ($17,440) | $24,752 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł ($1.45) | $0.67 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40 zł ($12) | $61 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Elblag (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.00 zł ($1.16) | $9 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł ($2.91) | $4.79 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.49) | $3.26 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.91) | $5.18 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł ($2.03) | $3.32 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł ($2.91) | $1.97 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 zł ($4.36) | $23 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Elblag (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 zł ($17) | $47 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł ($12) | $24 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 zł ($12) | $136 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 zł ($29) | $96 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł ($4.36) | $11 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł ($2.91) | $4.38 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł ($1.74) | $6 | - 71% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 zł ($0.12) | $0.20 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 zł ($29) | $40 | - 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 zł ($2.91) | $11 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Elblag (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,800
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,675
(9,205 zł)
in Elblag.
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