Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (NZ$5.50) | NZ$13 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (NZ$2.88) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (NZ$0.97) | NZ$2.16 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (NZ$3.01) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (NZ$1.76) | NZ$6 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (NZ$3.83) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (NZ$0.99) | NZ$3.90 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (NZ$0.71) | NZ$3.13 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (NZ$1.03) | NZ$4.22 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (NZ$1.90) | NZ$3.71 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (NZ$0.91) | NZ$2.27 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 71% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (NZ$780) | NZ$3,054 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (NZ$601) | NZ$2,639 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (NZ$141) | NZ$309 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł (NZ$537) | NZ$2,363 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (NZ$443) | NZ$2,102 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (NZ$157) | NZ$197 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (NZ$19) | NZ$81 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (NZ$707) | NZ$734 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (NZ$151) | NZ$243 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (NZ$5.15) | NZ$28 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (NZ$105) | NZ$117 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (NZ$53) | NZ$67 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (NZ$97) | NZ$192 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (NZ$90) | NZ$228 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł (NZ$29,044) | NZ$34,283 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (NZ$1.96) | NZ$2.06 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (NZ$31) | NZ$213 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (NZ$9) | NZ$30 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (NZ$5.33) | NZ$12 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$5.55 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (NZ$34) | NZ$64 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (NZ$3.84) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (NZ$3.59) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (NZ$1.43) | NZ$3.92 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (NZ$2.86) | NZ$3.83 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$37 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (NZ$17) | NZ$61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (NZ$16) | NZ$35 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (NZ$33) | NZ$232 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (NZ$46) | NZ$129 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (NZ$5.63) | NZ$18 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (NZ$2.64) | NZ$5.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (NZ$2.60) | NZ$12 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł (NZ$818) | NZ$689 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (NZ$52) | NZ$80 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (NZ$4.98) | NZ$34 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 460 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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