Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Białystok (Poland) is 72% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł ($7) | $19 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł ($3.88) | $9 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.03) | $7 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł ($0.69) | $1.69 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł ($2.13) | $6 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł ($1.24) | $7 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł ($2.70) | $10 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł ($0.70) | $4.89 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł ($0.50) | $2.41 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł ($0.73) | $3.43 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł ($1.34) | $2.56 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł ($0.64) | $4.30 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 73% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł ($551) | $2,610 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł ($425) | $1,963 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł ($100) | $279 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł ($379) | $1,732 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł ($313) | $1,316 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł ($111) | $143 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł ($14) | $41 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł ($499) | $450 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł ($107) | $132 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł ($3.64) | $26 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł ($74) | $66 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł ($37) | $75 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł ($68) | $101 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł ($64) | $172 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł ($20,505) | $25,902 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł ($1.38) | $1.03 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł ($22) | $42 | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł ($6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł ($3.76) | $12 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł ($5.25) | $29 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł ($24) | $115 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł ($4.51) | $9 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.71) | $4.89 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.54) | $5.81 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł ($1.01) | $5.70 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.02) | $2.05 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł ($4.89) | $25 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł ($12) | $58 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł ($12) | $26 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł ($24) | $123 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł ($3.97) | $13 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł ($1.87) | $6 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł ($1.84) | $7 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł ($577) | $429 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł ($0.06) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł ($36) | $51 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł ($3.52) | $10 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,500 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,931 (11,167 zł) in Białystok.
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