- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Belarus
- Poznan
- Minsk
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Poznan (Poland) and Minsk (Belarus)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 28 zł (74,671 p.) | 39,714 p. | 88% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15.86 zł (42,383 p.) | 37,857 p. | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.87 zł (21,031 p.) | 23,956 p. | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.68 zł (7,170 p.) | 7,714 p. | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | 7.53 zł (20,132 p.) | 13,686 p. | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.76 zł (12,726 p.) | 24,233 p. | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.41 zł (27,829 p.) | 29,429 p. | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 zł (9,218 p.) | 17,786 p. | 48% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 zł (6,515 p.) | 7,714 p. | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.83 zł (7,575 p.) | 10,557 p. | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (68,825 p.) | 65,714 p. | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.23 zł (13,987 p.) | 10,500 p. | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (6,816 p.) | 5,240 p. | 30% |
| Housing | 3% | ||
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 3% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,625 zł (7,016,103 p.) | 6,272,220 p. | 12% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 388 zł (1,038,282 p.) | 285,714 p. | 263% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 58 zł (156,062 p.) | 208,571 p. | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,250 zł (6,013,803 p.) | 6,597,750 p. | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 366 zł (978,245 p.) | 1,200,000 p. | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 zł (58,505 p.) | 76,667 p. | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14.31 zł (38,242 p.) | 143,333 p. | 73% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 258 zł (688,759 p.) | 842,857 p. | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 139 zł (371,966 p.) | 481,429 p. | 23% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 228 zł (608,062 p.) | 788,333 p. | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 242 zł (647,641 p.) | 537,143 p. | 21% |
| Transportation | 81% | ||
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 81% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,261 zł (203,831,022 p.) | 184,877,000 p. | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.71 zł (15,268 p.) | 5,151 p. | 196% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 87 zł (233,096 p.) | 76,289 p. | 206% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (68,785 p.) | 50,175 p. | 37% |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 2% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 17.80 zł (47,576 p.) | 51,000 p. | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17.28 zł (46,197 p.) | 32,500 p. | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11.09 zł (29,639 p.) | 27,500 p. | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11.58 zł (30,960 p.) | 45,000 p. | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (12,747 p.) | 13,000 p. | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7.88 zł (21,048 p.) | 15,938 p. | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (64,558 p.) | 33,167 p. | 95% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 44 zł (118,672 p.) | 120,833 p. | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 zł (119,207 p.) | 37,143 p. | 221% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 zł (312,718 p.) | 327,143 p. | 4% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 110 zł (294,962 p.) | 357,143 p. | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16.08 zł (42,970 p.) | 32,333 p. | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10.50 zł (28,064 p.) | 13,400 p. | 109% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 7.03 zł (18,780 p.) | 16,571 p. | 13% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 614 zł (1,640,098 p.) | 2,485,710 p. | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (1,129 p.) | 660 p. | 71% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 123 zł (328,755 p.) | 294,444 p. | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.12 zł (32,394 p.) | 10,000 p. | 224% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,954 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least 9,048,978 p.
(3,386 zł)
in Poznan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,812,500 p.
in Minsk.