- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Egypt
- Gdańsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gdańsk, Poland compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gdańsk (Poland) is 62% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (E£ 99) | E£ 66 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (E£ 79) | E£ 60 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (E£ 38) | E£ 32 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 zł (E£ 30) | E£ 16 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 zł (E£ 25) | E£ 6 | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (E£ 52) | E£ 27 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł (E£ 15) | E£ 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 5.21 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.65 zł (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (E£ 99) | E£ 88 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.27 zł (E£ 26) | E£ 10 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40 zł (E£ 12) | E£ 2.28 | + 420% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Gdańsk (Poland) is 132% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000 zł (E£ 9,872) | E£ 4,826 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,800 zł (E£ 8,885) | E£ 2,486 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 607 zł (E£ 2,997) | E£ 245 | + 1121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500 zł (E£ 7,404) | E£ 2,488 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (E£ 5,923) | E£ 1,489 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 zł (E£ 1,498) | E£ 238 | + 529% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (E£ 247) | E£ 397 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,707 zł (E£ 8,424) | E£ 6,060 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 347 zł (E£ 1,713) | E£ 1,489 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (E£ 126) | E£ 55 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (E£ 75) | E£ 17 | + 348% | |
| 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£ 1,192) | E£ 735 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 zł (E£ 687) | E£ 604 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 zł (E£ 1,234) | E£ 1,360 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230 zł (E£ 1,135) | E£ 581 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Gdańsk (Poland) is 121% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,500 zł (E£ 308,497) | E£ 348,808 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 zł (E£ 28) | E£ 3.19 | + 774% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96 zł (E£ 474) | E£ 123 | + 287% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (E£ 149) | E£ 21 | + 614% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Gdańsk (Poland) is 192% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (E£ 105) | E£ 24 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 zł (E£ 179) | E£ 90 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 103 zł (E£ 509) | E£ 98 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 zł (E£ 44) | E£ 30 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (E£ 59) | E£ 19 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (E£ 54) | E£ 23 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.70 zł (E£ 28) | E£ 13 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 zł (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (E£ 124) | E£ 28 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Gdańsk (Poland) is 71% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (E£ 310) | E£ 119 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 zł (E£ 193) | E£ 80 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 zł (E£ 706) | E£ 323 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł (E£ 395) | E£ 214 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (E£ 123) | E£ 52 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (E£ 35) | E£ 24 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (E£ 35) | E£ 19 | + 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,444 zł (E£ 12,062) | E£ 12,013 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (E£ 1.43) | E£ 0.23 | + 514% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 145 zł (E£ 716) | E£ 433 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12 zł (E£ 59) | E£ 26 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 866 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Gdańsk (Poland) is 95% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 29,306
(5,937 zł)
in Gdańsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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