- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Poland
- Białystok
- Gdańsk
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Białystok (Poland) and Gdańsk (Poland)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 22 zł | 33 zł | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł | 15.36 zł | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.58 zł | 7.50 zł | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.59 zł | 2.54 zł | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | 9.61 zł | 6.83 zł | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.27 zł | 4.50 zł | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8.93 zł | 10.22 zł | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł | 3.33 zł | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.79 zł | 2.65 zł | 33% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.96 zł | 2.77 zł | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 zł | 25 zł | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.14 zł | 5.25 zł | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.24 zł | 2.41 zł | 7% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,814 zł | 2,670 zł | 32% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 325 zł | 494 zł | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 54 zł | 49 zł | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,367 zł | 2,200 zł | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 437 zł | 344 zł | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł | 23 zł | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13.57 zł | 13.13 zł | 3% |
| Clothes | 29% | ||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 29% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 272 zł | 264 zł | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 184 zł | 126 zł | 46% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 263 zł | 211 zł | 24% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 252 zł | 206 zł | 23% |
| Transportation | 2% | ||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 2% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,211 zł | 76,726 zł | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.67 zł | 5.61 zł | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 81 zł | 95 zł | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 24 zł | 30 zł | 20% |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 18.71 zł | 17 zł | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17.50 zł | 11.39 zł | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8.83 zł | 9 zł | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10.75 zł | 9.88 zł | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 zł | 4.06 zł | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.48 zł | 8 zł | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17.67 zł | 23 zł | 24% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł | 45 zł | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 zł | 43 zł | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 zł | 144 zł | 12% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 121 zł | 123 zł | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14.50 zł | 15.22 zł | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 8.71 zł | 8.38 zł | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.25 zł | 6.73 zł | 7% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 909 zł | 570 zł | 59% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł | 0.32 zł | 5% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 130 zł | 144 zł | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.94 zł | 12.06 zł | 7% |
| TOTAL | 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,439 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
18,750 zł
in Gdańsk
you would need to make just about 17,425 zł
in Białystok.