| Minneapolis | Katowice | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 107.08 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 294.99 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.80 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.29 | USD 0.10 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 41.30 |