Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Białystok (Poland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 26 zł (kr42) | kr136 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 15 zł (kr24) | kr67 | 64% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 8 zł (kr13) | kr29 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.62 zł (kr4.27) | kr8 | 45% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 8 zł (kr13) | kr26 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.74 zł (kr8) | kr22 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 10 zł (kr17) | kr63 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.67 zł (kr4.34) | kr18 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.92 zł (kr3.12) | kr10 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2.78 zł (kr4.53) | kr11 | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 27 zł (kr44) | kr79 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.10 zł (kr8) | kr19 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.45 zł (kr3.99) | kr11 | 63% |
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Białystok (Poland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,098 zł (kr3,419) | kr8,536 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,618 zł (kr2,636) | kr5,788 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 380 zł (kr618) | kr1,220 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,444 zł (kr2,353) | kr5,337 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,191 zł (kr1,941) | kr3,926 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 422 zł (kr688) | kr1,589 | 57% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 52 zł (kr85) | kr188 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,902 zł (kr3,099) | kr3,570 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 406 zł (kr661) | kr710 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 25 zł (kr40) | kr57 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 14 zł (kr23) | kr154 | 85% |
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Białystok (Poland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 283 zł (kr461) | kr786 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 142 zł (kr231) | kr244 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 260 zł (kr423) | kr727 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 242 zł (kr394) | kr1,206 | 67% |
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Białystok (Poland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 78,124 zł (kr127,301) | kr301,099 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.27 zł (kr9) | kr10 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 84 zł (kr137) | kr386 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 23 zł (kr38) | kr255 | 85% |
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Białystok (Poland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 14 zł (kr23) | kr58 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 20 zł (kr33) | kr73 | 56% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 92 zł (kr149) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 17 zł (kr28) | kr58 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 10 zł (kr17) | kr28 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 10 zł (kr16) | kr29 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.83 zł (kr6) | kr13 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8 zł (kr13) | kr16 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 19 zł (kr30) | kr176 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Białystok (Poland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 45 zł (kr73) | kr344 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 44 zł (kr72) | kr191 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 90 zł (kr146) | kr475 | 69% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 125 zł (kr204) | kr616 | 67% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 15 zł (kr25) | kr77 | 68% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 7 zł (kr12) | kr41 | 72% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 7 zł (kr11) | kr33 | 65% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,200 zł (kr3,585) | kr3,258 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.24 zł (kr0.39) | kr0.93 | 58% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 139 zł (kr226) | kr230 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 13 zł (kr22) | kr42 | 49% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr24,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr10,464 (6,421 zł) in Białystok.