Cost of living in Gdańsk (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Gdańsk (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Gdańsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (kr54) | kr131 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 zł (kr40) | kr77 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (kr18) | kr38 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.64 zł (kr5.80) | kr11 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 zł (kr21) | kr29 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 zł (kr16) | kr21 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 zł (kr25) | kr40 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 zł (kr6) | kr17 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18 zł (kr5.06) | kr11 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.97 zł (kr6) | kr8 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (kr49) | kr72 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (kr11) | kr21 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.09 zł (kr4.91) | kr13 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Gdańsk (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Gdańsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,752 zł (kr7,562) | kr11,583 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,154 zł (kr5,019) | kr9,449 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 558 zł (kr887) | kr848 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,531 zł (kr4,028) | kr8,388 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,071 zł (kr3,296) | kr6,707 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 zł (kr477) | kr587 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (kr72) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,752 zł (kr2,787) | kr2,600 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 zł (kr635) | kr552 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (kr51) | kr61 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (kr35) | kr131 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Gdańsk (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 zł (kr546) | kr736 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 zł (kr218) | kr300 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 zł (kr476) | kr906 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 496 zł (kr790) | kr1,028 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Gdańsk (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,392 zł (kr135,889) | kr286,083 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr11) | kr14 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (kr171) | kr613 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł (kr56) | kr320 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Gdańsk (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Gdańsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (kr28) | kr35 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (kr77) | kr82 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 142 zł (kr226) | kr500 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 zł (kr16) | kr37 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (kr19) | kr19 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (kr19) | kr18 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (kr11) | kr11 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (kr14) | kr16 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (kr63) | kr217 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Gdańsk (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Gdańsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 zł (kr124) | kr369 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 45 zł (kr71) | kr219 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (kr311) | kr698 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 zł (kr239) | kr637 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (kr39) | kr86 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (kr24) | kr48 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (kr19) | kr47 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,013 zł (kr3,203) | kr3,682 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (kr0.47) | kr0.94 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 zł (kr210) | kr196 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (kr26) | kr50 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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