- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Omaha
- Gdańsk
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Omaha (United States) and Gdańsk (Poland)
| Food | 52% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Omaha (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.36 (40 zł) | 33 zł | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.22 (20 zł) | 15.36 zł | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.28 (10.65 zł) | 7.50 zł | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.09 (6.78 zł) | 2.54 zł | 167% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.78 (5.77 zł) | 6.83 zł | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.07 (9.97 zł) | 4.50 zł | 122% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.65 (11.85 zł) | 10.22 zł | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.67 (8.67 zł) | 3.33 zł | 160% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.39 (11.02 zł) | 2.65 zł | 316% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (6.40 zł) | 2.77 zł | 131% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8.89 (29 zł) | 25 zł | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.30 (4.23 zł) | 5.25 zł | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (5.71 zł) | 2.41 zł | 137% |
| Housing | 38% | ||
| Housing in Omaha (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $911 (2,962 zł) | 2,670 zł | 11% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (543 zł) | 494 zł | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $35 (115 zł) | 49 zł | 133% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $500 (1,623 zł) | 2,200 zł | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $93 (303 zł) | 344 zł | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12.59 (41 zł) | 23 zł | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (97 zł) | 13.13 zł | 643% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Omaha (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $36 (116 zł) | 264 zł | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $35 (112 zł) | 126 zł | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $63 (204 zł) | 211 zł | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $64 (207 zł) | 206 zł | 0% |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Omaha (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,188 (72,096 zł) | 76,726 zł | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (3.24 zł) | 5.61 zł | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $45 (146 zł) | 95 zł | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $15.11 (49 zł) | 30 zł | 64% |
| Personal Care | 49% | ||
| Personal Care in Omaha (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.37 (24 zł) | 17 zł | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.43 (14.39 zł) | 11.39 zł | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (9.74 zł) | 9 zł | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.66 (8.65 zł) | 9.88 zł | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (11.08 zł) | 4.06 zł | 173% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.70 (8.78 zł) | 8 zł | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.71 (54 zł) | 23 zł | 135% |
| Entertainment | 69% | ||
| Entertainment in Omaha (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (96 zł) | 45 zł | 116% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18.64 (61 zł) | 43 zł | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (340 zł) | 144 zł | 135% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $65 (212 zł) | 123 zł | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.93 (23 zł) | 15.22 zł | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (12.73 zł) | 8.38 zł | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.07 (9.98 zł) | 6.73 zł | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $164 (531 zł) | 570 zł | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (1.80 zł) | 0.32 zł | 459% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $33 (106 zł) | 144 zł | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.52 (17.92 zł) | 12.06 zł | 49% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,652 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Omaha (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,043 zł
($6,476)
in Omaha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 zł
in Gdańsk.