- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United States
- Kalisz
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kalisz, Poland compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kalisz (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 zł ($2.49) | $8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.18) | $4.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 zł ($0.82) | $1.01 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.59 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.07 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.46 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00 zł ($0.82) | $1.88 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł ($5.46) | $14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.85 zł ($1.32) | $2.65 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.20 zł ($0.87) | $3.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Kalisz (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,100 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $188 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $76 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $336 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $102 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 zł ($2.73) | $16 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kalisz (Poland) is 2% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 zł ($55) | $72 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kalisz (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,000 zł ($31,409) | $22,500 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 zł ($1.50) | $0.70 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł ($31) | $60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kalisz (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 zł ($14) | $160 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($3.00) | $3.46 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.38 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł ($5.46) | $21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kalisz (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 zł ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $124 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 zł ($22) | $66 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł ($4.10) | $10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kalisz (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,459
(16,327 zł)
in Kalisz.
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