Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (£5.00) | £12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (£2.88) | £5.43 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (£1.51) | £3.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (£0.51) | £0.93 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (£1.58) | £2.39 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (£0.92) | £1.96 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (£2.01) | £3.47 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (£0.52) | £1.71 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (£0.37) | £1.30 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (£0.54) | £2.12 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (£5.29) | £7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (£1.00) | £1.64 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (£0.48) | £1.11 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (£409) | £1,100 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (£316) | £870 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (£74) | £170 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,425 zł (£278) | £599 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (£232) | £624 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (£82) | £126 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (£371) | £386 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (£79) | £107 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (£4.85) | £6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (£2.70) | £12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (£55) | £62 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (£28) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (£51) | £66 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (£47) | £69 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł (£15,243) | £18,131 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (£1.03) | £1.24 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (£16) | £66 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (£4.50) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (£2.80) | £2.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (£3.90) | £4.55 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (£18) | £62 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (£3.36) | £2.75 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (£2.02) | £1.30 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.89) | £3.71 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (£0.75) | £1.73 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.50) | £1.64 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (£3.64) | £13 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (£9) | £33 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (£9) | £18 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (£18) | £66 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (£24) | £58 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (£2.95) | £8 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (£1.39) | £2.90 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (£1.37) | £3.86 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (£27) | £36 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (£2.61) | £9 | - 71% | |
| 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 106 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,701 (8,718 zł) in Białystok.
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