Cost of living in Rzeszów, Poland vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Rzeszów (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.20) | €9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (€1.70) | €3.67 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.67 zł (€0.59) | €0.97 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 zł (€1.88) | €2.28 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.51 zł (€1.21) | €1.87 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (€2.26) | €5.47 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.76 zł (€0.61) | €1.70 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.60 zł (€0.57) | €1.22 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.97 zł (€0.65) | €1.71 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 zł (€5.36) | €7 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.84 zł (€1.07) | €2.45 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.32 zł (€0.51) | €1.18 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Rzeszów (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,355 zł (€518) | €1,020 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,968 zł (€433) | €836 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 277 zł (€61) | €155 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,428 zł (€315) | €779 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,385 zł (€305) | €531 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 213 zł (€47) | €123 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (€11) | €29 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,879 zł (€414) | €383 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 442 zł (€97) | €117 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 zł (€4.80) | €11 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (€3.30) | €10 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Rzeszów (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 226 zł (€50) | €79 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (€31) | €43 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 270 zł (€59) | €93 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 294 zł (€65) | €129 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Rzeszów (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,804 zł (€14,710) | €23,515 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.87 zł (€1.07) | €1.34 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 92 zł (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (€5.89) | €28 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Rzeszów (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (€3.13) | €7 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (€5.78) | €9 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 105 zł (€23) | €26 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 zł (€2.24) | €4.50 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.40) | €3.72 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (€2.20) | €3.39 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (€1.10) | €1.36 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.79) | €2.40 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (€5.58) | €22 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Rzeszów (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 zł (€12) | €35 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 46 zł (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 zł (€30) | €48 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 zł (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 zł (€3.74) | €8 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (€1.86) | €3.09 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (€1.45) | €4.65 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,124 zł (€468) | €438 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27 zł (€0.06) | €0.23 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 zł (€25) | €27 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (€3.27) | €6 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,514 (6,878 zł) in Rzeszów.
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