Cost of living in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States)
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| Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bydgoszcz (Poland) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 28 zł ($7) | $14 | 45% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 15 zł ($3.99) | $7 | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 7 zł ($1.96) | $4.70 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.83 zł ($0.74) | $0.86 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 7 zł ($1.89) | $2.37 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6 zł ($1.68) | $4.43 | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12 zł ($3.06) | $8 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.00 zł ($0.79) | $3.06 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.95 zł ($0.51) | $1.56 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2.84 zł ($0.74) | $2.81 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 26 zł ($7) | $13 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.27 zł ($1.38) | $1.84 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.84 zł ($0.48) | $1.66 | 71% |
| Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Bydgoszcz (Poland) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,565 zł ($672) | $1,487 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,986 zł ($520) | $1,026 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 400 zł ($105) | $123 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,767 zł ($463) | $957 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,214 zł ($318) | $692 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 273 zł ($71) | $127 | 44% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 47 zł ($12) | $48 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,980 zł ($519) | $338 | 54% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 340 zł ($89) | $80 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 24 zł ($6) | $11 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 29 zł ($8) | $24 | 68% |
| Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Bydgoszcz (Poland) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 301 zł ($79) | $49 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 156 zł ($41) | $33 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 276 zł ($72) | $82 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 343 zł ($90) | $101 | 11% |
| Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Bydgoszcz (Poland) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 79,652 zł ($20,864) | $19,239 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.00 zł ($1.31) | $0.70 | 87% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 96 zł ($25) | $33 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 30 zł ($8) | $17 | 53% |
| Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Bydgoszcz (Poland) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 21 zł ($5.60) | $7 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 30 zł ($8) | $21 | 62% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 100 zł ($26) | $95 | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 15 zł ($3.90) | $6 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 15 zł ($3.88) | $3.01 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 12 zł ($3.25) | $5.65 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4.19 zł ($1.10) | $3.19 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 zł ($1.88) | $1.79 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 24 zł ($6) | $20 | 69% |
| Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Bydgoszcz (Poland) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 50 zł ($13) | $34 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 40 zł ($10) | $19 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 95 zł ($25) | $95 | 74% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 155 zł ($41) | $67 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 16 zł ($4.24) | $7 | 39% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 9 zł ($2.48) | $3.83 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 6 zł ($1.66) | $4.40 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | $430 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.26 zł ($0.07) | $0.21 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 127 zł ($33) | $43 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 14 zł ($3.76) | $7 | 48% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,600 in Iowa City, Iowa you would need to make just about $2,747 (10,489 zł) in Bydgoszcz.