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Cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 95% | |||
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Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 95% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (5,118 £) | 3,000 £ | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (2,265 £) | 1,290 £ | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (1,130 £) | 750 £ | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.78 zł (411 £) | 230 £ | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (1,186 £) | 580 £ | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 zł (889 £) | 175 £ | + 408% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 zł (1,309 £) | 469 £ | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (469 £) | 244 £ | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 zł (321 £) | 133 £ | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 zł (420 £) | 400 £ | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 zł (3,458 £) | 2,500 £ | + 38% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.90 zł (726 £) | 370 £ | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49 zł (369 £) | 69 £ | + 433% | |
Housing | + 296% | |||
Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 296% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,113 zł (313,064 £) | 66,663 £ | + 370% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,860 zł (275,645 £) | 34,410 £ | + 701% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 517 zł (76,608 £) | 11,228 £ | + 582% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600 zł (237,114 £) | 30,000 £ | + 690% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (177,835 £) | 16,517 £ | + 977% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 zł (42,897 £) | 6,032 £ | + 611% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 zł (9,077 £) | 6,657 £ | + 36% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,022 zł (447,835 £) | 157,474 £ | + 184% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (91,277 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (5,262 £) | 1,200 £ | + 339% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł (1,951 £) | 234 £ | + 735% | |
Clothes | + 233% | |||
Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 233% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 310 zł (45,916 £) | 4,941 £ | + 829% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 zł (19,244 £) | 7,968 £ | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 zł (34,554 £) | 10,675 £ | + 224% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 zł (44,429 £) | 9,048 £ | + 391% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 94% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,287 zł (11,898,147 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.39 zł (799 £) | 155 £ | + 416% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł (13,708 £) | 2,087 £ | + 557% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 159% | |||
Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 159% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 zł (3,443 £) | 318 £ | + 983% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (14,820 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1339% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł (1,498 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 zł (1,317 £) | 625 £ | + 111% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,616 £) | 702 £ | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.10 zł (608 £) | 300 £ | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (1,136 £) | 350 £ | + 225% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł (2,965 £) | 434 £ | + 583% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is 89% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (9,309 £) | 3,000 £ | + 210% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (10,013 £) | 1,000 £ | + 901% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (14,031 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 187 zł (27,730 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (2,937 £) | 400 £ | + 634% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (2,051 £) | 244 £ | + 741% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (1,779 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (39 £) | 7 £ | + 456% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (18,249 £) | 3,000 £ | + 508% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 zł (4,327 £) | 550 £ | + 687% | |
TOTAL | + 130% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) is 130% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 460,803 £
(3,109 zł)
in Olsztyn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
200,000 £
in Aleppo.
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