Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Elblag, Poland
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Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (54 zł) | 25 zł | + 115% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (3.21 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (18 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 415% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (14 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 442% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (5.40 zł) | 1.50 zł | + 260% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (9 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 365% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (50 zł) | 33 zł | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (7 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (5.94 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 98% | |
Housing | + 255% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (7,023 zł) | 2,250 zł | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (5,284 zł) | 1,100 zł | + 380% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (549 zł) | 300 zł | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (4,899 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (3,504 zł) | 600 zł | + 484% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (270 zł) | 150 zł | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (169 zł) | 45 zł | + 280% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (960 zł) | 1,400 zł | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (463 zł) | 350 zł | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 23 zł | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (116 zł) | 15 zł | + 674% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (198 zł) | 240 zł | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (175 zł) | 100 zł | + 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (301 zł) | 300 zł | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (445 zł) | 200 zł | + 122% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (92,102 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (2.30 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (270 zł) | 56 zł | + 382% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (74 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 524% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (50 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (628 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (25 zł) | 10 zł | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (80 zł) | 15 zł | + 432% | |
Entertainment | + 189% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (167 zł) | 60 zł | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (91 zł) | 40 zł | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (964 zł) | 40 zł | + 2310% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (319 zł) | 100 zł | + 219% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 180% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 280% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (1,420 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (2.33 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 482% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (267 zł) | 100 zł | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 zł) | 10 zł | + 269% | |
TOTAL | + 141% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,152 zł ($4,230) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,700 zł in Elblag.
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