- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United Kingdom
- Białystok
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Białystok, Poland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 zł (£5.12) | £15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (£3.04) | £5.50 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (£1.60) | £3.36 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.63 zł (£0.54) | £0.80 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (£1.59) | £2.15 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.29 zł (£0.88) | £1.42 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (£2.06) | £4.91 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.62 zł (£0.54) | £1.69 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.82 zł (£0.37) | £0.81 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 zł (£0.58) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (£5.47) | £7 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (£1.05) | £1.79 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł (£0.49) | £0.70 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,751 zł (£360) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,384 zł (£285) | £1,091 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 zł (£75) | £186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,299 zł (£267) | £686 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,022 zł (£210) | £568 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 332 zł (£68) | £154 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 zł (£11) | £22 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,004 zł (£412) | £351 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (£84) | £80 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (£5.11) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (£2.85) | £12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (£58) | £67 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 zł (£29) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (£53) | £60 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (£50) | £64 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,580 zł (£16,170) | £17,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 zł (£1.13) | £1.15 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 zł (£17) | £60 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (£4.72) | £18 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (£2.95) | £3.17 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (£4.12) | £5.88 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 76 zł (£16) | £74 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (£3.54) | £2.55 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (£2.13) | £1.49 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.99) | £3.31 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (£0.79) | £1.53 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.58) | £1.81 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 zł (£3.73) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 zł (£8) | £35 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 zł (£9) | £18 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (£18) | £67 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (£25) | £56 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (£3.12) | £7 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (£1.40) | £2.76 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (£1.35) | £3.56 | - 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (£28) | £37 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (£2.76) | £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 433 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,733
(8,423 zł)
in Białystok.
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