- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United States
- Kalisz
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kalisz, Poland compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kalisz (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12 zł ($3.59) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.23) | $5.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 zł ($0.89) | $1.00 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł ($3.57) | $3.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.70 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.01 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.45 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00 zł ($0.89) | $1.88 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł ($5.95) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 zł ($1.91) | $2.76 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 zł ($0.92) | $2.61 | - 65% | |
| 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 | - | $295 | - | |
| 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 | - | $168 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $76 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $377 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $107 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 zł ($2.98) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kalisz (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150 zł ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 40 zł ($12) | $34 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 230 zł ($68) | $72 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kalisz (Poland) is 2% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,000 zł ($34,226) | $22,500 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.34 zł ($1.59) | $0.76 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł ($33) | $60 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kalisz (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 zł ($45) | $170 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 zł ($5.36) | $3.18 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł ($2.38) | $3.63 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 zł ($4.46) | $2.39 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł ($5.95) | $17 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kalisz (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 zł ($10) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 zł ($21) | $63 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 zł ($19) | $66 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.76) | $10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 589 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Kalisz (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,456
(14,971 zł)
in Kalisz.
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