Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Poznan | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 zł (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (AU$4.23) | AU$5.57 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.28 zł (AU$1.18) | AU$1.43 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (AU$4.62) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (AU$4.57) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (AU$5.84) | AU$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 zł (AU$1.49) | AU$4.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (AU$1.31) | AU$3.51 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02 zł (AU$1.44) | AU$5.22 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (AU$2.58) | AU$3.51 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 zł (AU$1.28) | AU$2.58 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Poznan | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,522 zł (AU$1,266) | AU$2,541 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,633 zł (AU$947) | AU$1,571 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (AU$493) | AU$208 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730 zł (AU$981) | AU$1,462 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,059 zł (AU$740) | AU$1,139 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł (AU$92) | AU$180 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (AU$17) | AU$63 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,577 zł (AU$567) | AU$725 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (AU$149) | AU$215 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 4% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Poznan | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (AU$115) | AU$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 zł (AU$43) | AU$52 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł (AU$100) | AU$128 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł (AU$124) | AU$111 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Poznan | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł (AU$31,483) | AU$27,952 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (AU$2.43) | AU$1.72 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 109 zł (AU$39) | AU$108 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (AU$10) | AU$27 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Poznan | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł (AU$50) | AU$70 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (AU$5.36) | AU$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (AU$4.87) | AU$4.95 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (AU$4.10) | AU$5.53 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 zł (AU$1.96) | AU$2.66 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (AU$3.13) | AU$3.81 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (AU$17) | AU$27 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Poznan | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 zł (AU$32) | AU$65 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (AU$79) | AU$114 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (AU$47) | AU$114 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (AU$4.60) | AU$4.93 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (AU$3.96) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł (AU$788) | AU$720 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (AU$0.11) | AU$1.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 146 zł (AU$53) | AU$59 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 143 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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