Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Białystok (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (£4.92) | £12 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (£2.84) | £5.43 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (£1.49) | £3.30 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (£0.50) | £0.93 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (£1.56) | £2.39 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (£0.91) | £1.96 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (£1.98) | £3.47 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (£0.51) | £1.71 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (£0.37) | £1.30 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (£0.54) | £2.12 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (£5.22) | £7 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (£0.98) | £1.64 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (£0.47) | £1.11 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (£404) | £1,100 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (£311) | £868 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (£73) | £170 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł (£278) | £659 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (£229) | £621 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (£81) | £126 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (£366) | £386 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (£78) | £107 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (£4.78) | £6 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (£2.67) | £12 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (£54) | £62 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (£27) | £30 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (£50) | £66 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (£47) | £69 | - 32% | |
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 (£15,027) | £18,131 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (£1.01) | £1.24 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (£16) | £65 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (£4.44) | £15 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (£2.76) | £2.95 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (£3.85) | £4.55 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (£18) | £62 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (£3.31) | £2.75 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.99) | £1.30 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.86) | £3.71 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (£0.74) | £1.73 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.48) | £1.64 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (£3.58) | £13 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (£9) | £33 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (£9) | £18 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (£17) | £66 | - 74% | |
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 (£2.91) | £8 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (£1.37) | £2.90 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (£1.35) | £3.86 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł (£423) | £389 | + 9% | |
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 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (£2.58) | £9 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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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 £1,686 (8,766 zł) in Białystok.
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