- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United Kingdom
- Zabrze
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zabrze, Poland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Zabrze (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 zł (£4.47) | £15 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 zł (£2.75) | £5.50 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (£1.46) | £3.42 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.58 zł (£0.54) | £0.81 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 zł (£1.27) | £2.15 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 zł (£0.81) | £1.37 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 zł (£1.63) | £4.65 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.50 zł (£0.73) | £1.77 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.19 zł (£0.25) | £0.79 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 zł (£0.57) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (£5.92) | £7 | - 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.25 zł (£1.10) | £1.76 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 zł (£0.52) | £0.76 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Zabrze (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750 zł (£366) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,250 zł (£261) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 649 zł (£136) | £181 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,550 zł (£324) | £686 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,417 zł (£296) | £568 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 450 zł (£94) | £117 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (£10) | £22 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,825 zł (£381) | £356 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 zł (£94) | £79 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 zł (£3.97) | £8 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 zł (£3.66) | £12 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Zabrze (Poland) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (£63) | £67 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 160 zł (£33) | £32 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 262 zł (£55) | £60 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 zł (£42) | £64 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Zabrze (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,541 zł (£11,395) | £17,989 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.08 zł (£1.06) | £1.14 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (£23) | £60 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 zł (£5.27) | £18 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Zabrze (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (£3.40) | £3.17 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 77 zł (£16) | £61 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (£3.13) | £2.60 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (£2.19) | £1.39 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.56) | £3.06 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 zł (£1.04) | £1.57 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.50 zł (£1.15) | £1.96 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 zł (£2.92) | £15 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Zabrze (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł (£20) | £36 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (£8) | £18 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 zł (£31) | £68 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 zł (£63) | £56 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 zł (£3.69) | £7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (£1.64) | £2.76 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.75 zł (£1.20) | £4.24 | - 72% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43 zł (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 123% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 zł (£27) | £37 | - 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (£2.73) | £9 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zabrze (Poland) is 48% 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 £1,942
(9,296 zł)
in Zabrze.
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