- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Syria
- Olsztyn
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland compared to Aleppo, Syria
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| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 214% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (4,169 £) | 3,000 £ | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29 zł (4,080 £) | 1,290 £ | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 zł (4,191 £) | 750 £ | + 459% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 zł (1,172 £) | 230 £ | + 409% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (1,922 £) | 580 £ | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (918 £) | 175 £ | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (1,927 £) | 469 £ | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75 zł (671 £) | 244 £ | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (683 £) | 133 £ | + 412% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (872 £) | 400 £ | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 zł (7,099 £) | 2,500 £ | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 zł (1,686 £) | 370 £ | + 356% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (615 £) | 69 £ | + 790% | |
| Housing | + 487% | |||
| Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 487% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,401 zł (479,924 £) | 66,663 £ | + 620% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,319 zł (468,462 £) | 34,410 £ | + 1261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 zł (76,647 £) | 11,228 £ | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,995 zł (422,658 £) | 31,198 £ | + 1255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,919 zł (270,803 £) | 16,517 £ | + 1540% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 316 zł (44,651 £) | 6,032 £ | + 640% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 zł (10,400 £) | 6,657 £ | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,022 zł (426,479 £) | 157,474 £ | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (86,924 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (5,011 £) | 1,200 £ | + 318% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (2,176 £) | 234 £ | + 831% | |
| Clothes | + 346% | |||
| Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 346% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (46,896 £) | 4,941 £ | + 849% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 170 zł (24,003 £) | 7,968 £ | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 zł (50,087 £) | 10,675 £ | + 369% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 654 zł (92,279 £) | 9,048 £ | + 920% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 112% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,287 zł (11,330,760 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.93 zł (837 £) | 155 £ | + 441% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (15,173 £) | 2,087 £ | + 627% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,303 £ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 64% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 zł (3,279 £) | 318 £ | + 931% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,030 £ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł (1,427 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 zł (1,255 £) | 625 £ | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,539 £) | 702 £ | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.90 zł (550 £) | 300 £ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (1,714 £) | 350 £ | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł (2,824 £) | 434 £ | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is 110% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (8,865 £) | 3,000 £ | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (9,536 £) | 1,000 £ | + 854% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (13,362 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 187 zł (26,407 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (2,797 £) | 400 £ | + 599% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (1,953 £) | 244 £ | + 701% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (1,694 £) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 562 zł (79,315 £) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 zł (78 £) | 7 £ | + 1015% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (17,379 £) | 3,000 £ | + 479% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 zł (4,121 £) | 550 £ | + 649% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) is 193% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 642,225 £
(4,551 zł)
in Olsztyn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
219,000 £
in Aleppo.
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