- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Egypt
- Gdańsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gdańsk, Poland compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gdańsk (Poland) is 78% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (E£ 98) | E£ 61 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (E£ 78) | E£ 49 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (E£ 38) | E£ 32 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 12 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 zł (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 zł (E£ 25) | E£ 4.77 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (E£ 52) | E£ 28 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł (E£ 15) | E£ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 4.31 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.65 zł (E£ 13) | E£ 9 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (E£ 98) | E£ 89 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.31 zł (E£ 26) | E£ 9 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 2.71 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Gdańsk (Poland) is 120% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000 zł (E£ 9,811) | E£ 4,287 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,800 zł (E£ 8,830) | E£ 2,487 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 607 zł (E£ 2,978) | E£ 218 | + 1267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500 zł (E£ 7,358) | E£ 2,526 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (E£ 5,887) | E£ 1,181 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 zł (E£ 1,489) | E£ 512 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (E£ 245) | E£ 443 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,766 zł (E£ 8,661) | E£ 5,512 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 345 zł (E£ 1,694) | E£ 1,699 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (E£ 121) | E£ 64 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (E£ 75) | E£ 19 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Gdańsk (Poland) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 242 zł (E£ 1,185) | E£ 645 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 zł (E£ 683) | E£ 581 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 zł (E£ 1,226) | E£ 1,190 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230 zł (E£ 1,128) | E£ 720 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Gdańsk (Poland) is 71% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,500 zł (E£ 306,599) | E£ 507,909 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 zł (E£ 28) | E£ 2.81 | + 886% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96 zł (E£ 471) | E£ 109 | + 332% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (E£ 148) | E£ 21 | + 610% | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Gdańsk (Poland) is 203% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (E£ 104) | E£ 24 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 zł (E£ 178) | E£ 76 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 103 zł (E£ 505) | E£ 112 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 zł (E£ 43) | E£ 30 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (E£ 58) | E£ 19 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (E£ 58) | E£ 23 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 zł (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 zł (E£ 134) | E£ 27 | + 403% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Gdańsk (Poland) is 114% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 zł (E£ 368) | E£ 119 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 zł (E£ 191) | E£ 73 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 zł (E£ 676) | E£ 283 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł (E£ 392) | E£ 233 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (E£ 115) | E£ 52 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (E£ 34) | E£ 24 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (E£ 34) | E£ 19 | + 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 670 zł (E£ 3,287) | E£ 2,268 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (E£ 1.42) | E£ 0.23 | + 512% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 145 zł (E£ 711) | E£ 379 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12 zł (E£ 59) | E£ 26 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 841 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gdańsk (Poland) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,889
(4,666 zł)
in Gdańsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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