- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Egypt
- Gdańsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gdańsk, Poland compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gdańsk (Poland) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (E£ 104) | E£ 72 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (E£ 83) | E£ 72 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (E£ 40) | E£ 36 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 zł (E£ 31) | E£ 20 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 zł (E£ 26) | E£ 14 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (E£ 55) | E£ 29 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł (E£ 16) | E£ 21 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 5.98 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.65 zł (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (E£ 104) | E£ 92 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (E£ 27) | E£ 11 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 10 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Gdańsk (Poland) is 71% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000 zł (E£ 10,402) | E£ 5,401 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,800 zł (E£ 9,362) | E£ 3,866 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 607 zł (E£ 3,158) | E£ 898 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500 zł (E£ 7,802) | E£ 3,625 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (E£ 6,241) | E£ 2,335 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 zł (E£ 1,579) | E£ 736 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (E£ 260) | E£ 365 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,707 zł (E£ 8,877) | E£ 6,508 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 347 zł (E£ 1,805) | E£ 1,489 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł (E£ 145) | E£ 67 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (E£ 80) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Gdańsk (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 242 zł (E£ 1,256) | E£ 740 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 zł (E£ 724) | E£ 614 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 zł (E£ 1,300) | E£ 1,504 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230 zł (E£ 1,196) | E£ 777 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Gdańsk (Poland) is 60% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,500 zł (E£ 325,070) | E£ 453,039 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 zł (E£ 29) | E£ 3.88 | + 658% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96 zł (E£ 499) | E£ 182 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (E£ 157) | E£ 126 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Gdańsk (Poland) is 140% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (E£ 110) | E£ 33 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 zł (E£ 188) | E£ 80 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 103 zł (E£ 536) | E£ 200 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 zł (E£ 48) | E£ 40 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (E£ 65) | E£ 21 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (E£ 57) | E£ 26 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.70 zł (E£ 30) | E£ 20 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (E£ 34) | E£ 15 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (E£ 130) | E£ 48 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Gdańsk (Poland) is 67% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (E£ 326) | E£ 153 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 zł (E£ 203) | E£ 96 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 zł (E£ 744) | E£ 520 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł (E£ 416) | E£ 228 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (E£ 134) | E£ 52 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (E£ 36) | E£ 24 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (E£ 36) | E£ 19 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,373 zł (E£ 12,344) | E£ 11,487 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (E£ 1.51) | E£ 0.23 | + 565% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 145 zł (E£ 754) | E£ 416 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12 zł (E£ 62) | E£ 28 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 605 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.201
EGP
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Gdańsk (Poland) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,740
(5,141 zł)
in Gdańsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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