- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Pittsburgh
- Gdańsk
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pittsburgh (United States) and Gdańsk (Poland)
| Food | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.17 (36 zł) | 33 zł | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.17 (20 zł) | 15.36 zł | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.22 (13.70 zł) | 7.50 zł | 83% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.20 (10.41 zł) | 2.54 zł | 310% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.31 (7.50 zł) | 6.83 zł | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.49 (14.58 zł) | 4.50 zł | 224% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (18.55 zł) | 10.22 zł | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.86 (12.55 zł) | 3.33 zł | 277% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (12.99 zł) | 2.65 zł | 390% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (10.67 zł) | 2.77 zł | 285% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.50 (44 zł) | 25 zł | 77% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (6.23 zł) | 5.25 zł | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (8.57 zł) | 2.41 zł | 256% |
| Housing | 70% | ||
| Housing in Pittsburgh (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,175 (3,818 zł) | 2,670 zł | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (534 zł) | 494 zł | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $44 (144 zł) | 49 zł | 192% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $421 (1,369 zł) | 2,200 zł | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $100 (323 zł) | 344 zł | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10.61 (34 zł) | 23 zł | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (123 zł) | 13.13 zł | 841% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $38 (124 zł) | 264 zł | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $42 (137 zł) | 126 zł | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $70 (229 zł) | 211 zł | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $52 (170 zł) | 206 zł | 17% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,183 (65,581 zł) | 76,726 zł | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (3.00 zł) | 5.61 zł | 47% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $92 (299 zł) | 95 zł | 216% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $17.78 (58 zł) | 30 zł | 93% |
| Personal Care | 44% | ||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $6.28 (20 zł) | 17 zł | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.71 (18.56 zł) | 11.39 zł | 63% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (10.27 zł) | 9 zł | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 (13.96 zł) | 9.88 zł | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (8.86 zł) | 4.06 zł | 118% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (8.11 zł) | 8 zł | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18.33 (60 zł) | 23 zł | 158% |
| Entertainment | 93% | ||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (108 zł) | 45 zł | 142% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.44 (63 zł) | 43 zł | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $132 (428 zł) | 144 zł | 196% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $82 (265 zł) | 123 zł | 116% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.81 (29 zł) | 15.22 zł | 88% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.03 (13.09 zł) | 8.38 zł | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.62 (15.02 zł) | 6.73 zł | 123% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $155 (505 zł) | 570 zł | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (1.79 zł) | 0.32 zł | 454% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $49 (158 zł) | 144 zł | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.90 (19.17 zł) | 12.06 zł | 59% |
| TOTAL | 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,026 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,430 zł
($6,595)
in Pittsburgh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 zł
in Gdańsk.