- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United Kingdom
- Białystok
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Białystok, Poland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (£5.21) | £15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (£3.01) | £5.50 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (£1.58) | £3.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.63 zł (£0.54) | £0.83 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (£1.57) | £2.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.29 zł (£0.87) | £1.37 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (£2.03) | £4.69 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.62 zł (£0.53) | £1.77 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.82 zł (£0.37) | £0.79 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (£0.57) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (£5.41) | £7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (£1.04) | £1.76 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł (£0.48) | £0.79 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,802 zł (£366) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,520 zł (£309) | £1,091 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 zł (£74) | £181 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,332 zł (£271) | £686 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,103 zł (£224) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 332 zł (£67) | £117 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 zł (£11) | £22 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,004 zł (£408) | £356 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (£83) | £79 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (£5.05) | £8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (£2.82) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (£58) | £67 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 zł (£29) | £32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (£49) | £64 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,580 zł (£15,978) | £17,989 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.37 zł (£1.09) | £1.16 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 zł (£16) | £60 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (£4.69) | £18 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (£2.91) | £3.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (£4.07) | £4.75 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (£19) | £61 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (£3.50) | £2.66 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (£2.10) | £1.39 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.97) | £3.14 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (£0.78) | £1.63 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.56) | £1.71 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 zł (£3.69) | £14 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 zł (£9) | £37 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 zł (£9) | £18 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (£18) | £71 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (£26) | £56 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (£3.08) | £8 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (£1.38) | £2.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (£1.33) | £4.16 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (£28) | £37 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (£2.72) | £9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 298 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20334
GBP
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,995
(9,809 zł)
in Białystok.
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