Cost of living in Poznan, Poland vs Bălţi, Moldova
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Poznan (Poland) is 70% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (138 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 199% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (95 Leu) | 45 Leu | + 111% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (40 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (14 Leu) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 9 zł (41 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 zł (28 Leu) | 20 Leu | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (57 Leu) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.18 zł (15 Leu) | 18 Leu | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.55 zł (12 Leu) | 5.00 Leu | + 142% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.86 zł (18 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (120 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.60 zł (27 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 zł (12 Leu) | 5.40 Leu | + 127% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 125% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,254 zł (15,429 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 414% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,572 zł (12,196 Leu) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (6,504 Leu) | 2,000 Leu | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,289 zł (10,851 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 262% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,632 zł (7,735 Leu) | 1,572 Leu | + 392% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 241 zł (1,142 Leu) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (175 Leu) | 133 Leu | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,810 zł (8,580 Leu) | 5,000 Leu | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 353 zł (1,675 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (112 Leu) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (93 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 53% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (1,438 Leu) | 600 Leu | + 140% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 115 zł (544 Leu) | 450 Leu | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 271 zł (1,285 Leu) | 814 Leu | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 323 zł (1,532 Leu) | 1,034 Leu | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 36% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,809 zł (349,937 Leu) | 120,000 Leu | + 192% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.89 zł (23 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł (504 Leu) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (141 Leu) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (81 Leu) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (166 Leu) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (606 Leu) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (74 Leu) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (59 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (57 Leu) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.51 zł (21 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 167% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (39 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (183 Leu) | 60 Leu | + 205% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (324 Leu) | 304 Leu | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (238 Leu) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 zł (727 Leu) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (571 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 280% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (93 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (56 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 273% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (45 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 103% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,240 zł (10,621 Leu) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (1.43 Leu) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 zł (527 Leu) | 500 Leu | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (76 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 214% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 13,900 Leu (2,932 zł) in Poznan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,900 Leu in Bălţi.
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