Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Poznan (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Poznan | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 zł ($6) | $9 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł ($2.62) | $4.16 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.52 zł ($0.88) | $0.95 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 zł ($2.93) | $3.18 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł ($3.19) | $4.49 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł ($4.07) | $7 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 zł ($1.04) | $3.20 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł ($0.91) | $1.69 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.92 zł ($0.98) | $2.63 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł ($6) | $17 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($2.20) | $2.06 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 zł ($0.89) | $1.53 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Poznan | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,410 zł ($855) | $1,507 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,633 zł ($660) | $1,031 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł ($344) | $92 | + 274% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,426 zł ($608) | $1,170 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,195 zł ($550) | $878 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 zł ($79) | $74 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł ($12) | $52 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,577 zł ($395) | $292 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($104) | $94 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 zł ($10) | $28 | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Poznan | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 377 zł ($94) | $52 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 128 zł ($32) | $41 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 zł ($78) | $94 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 zł ($91) | $95 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 94,143 zł ($23,590) | $22,620 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.69) | $0.95 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł ($26) | $47 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł ($4.23) | $9 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł ($8) | $16 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł ($35) | $121 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł ($3.74) | $5.80 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł ($3.40) | $2.86 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.86) | $4.60 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 zł ($1.36) | $3.06 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł ($2.18) | $2.07 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł ($12) | $16 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Poznan | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 zł ($22) | $37 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł ($13) | $21 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł ($55) | $168 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł ($33) | $87 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł ($3.21) | $5.39 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł ($2.76) | $4.21 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł ($549) | $413 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.08) | $0.31 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 146 zł ($37) | $38 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($4.36) | $9 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 126 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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