- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United States
- Szczecin
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Szczecin, Poland compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 zł ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł ($4.12) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.20) | $4.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.05 zł ($0.56) | $1.01 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.48 zł ($1.51) | $3.59 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 zł ($1.51) | $5.41 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł ($2.68) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 zł ($0.76) | $4.46 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 zł ($1.10) | $2.35 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł ($0.71) | $1.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 zł ($5.22) | $14 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.35 zł ($1.47) | $2.65 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 zł ($0.55) | $3.04 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 71% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000 zł ($550) | $2,100 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500 zł ($412) | $1,683 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 zł ($110) | $188 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 zł ($330) | $1,183 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 zł ($275) | $994 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200 zł ($55) | $171 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55 zł ($15) | $76 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,064 zł ($567) | $336 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 347 zł ($95) | $102 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł ($3.74) | $16 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 21% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 zł ($77) | $42 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 zł ($41) | $34 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 zł ($55) | $72 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 zł ($69) | $80 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500 zł ($15,806) | $22,500 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.78 zł ($1.59) | $0.69 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł ($25) | $60 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 zł ($7) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Szczecin (Poland) is 65% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($8) | $35 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 124 zł ($34) | $160 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 13 zł ($3.57) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.92) | $3.46 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($3.02) | $5.18 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 zł ($1.48) | $3.38 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.14) | $2.90 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 zł ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 zł ($14) | $46 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129 zł ($35) | $60 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł ($22) | $63 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 zł ($3.50) | $8 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł ($1.79) | $4.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł ($1.65) | $5.00 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 709 zł ($195) | $124 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.08) | $0.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł ($32) | $66 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł ($3.52) | $10 | - 65% | |
| 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 553 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Szczecin (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,939
(10,691 zł)
in Szczecin.
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