Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is about the same as in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (ARS $615) | ARS $832 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (ARS $355) | ARS $483 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (ARS $186) | ARS $150 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (ARS $63) | ARS $68 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (ARS $195) | ARS $141 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (ARS $114) | ARS $68 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (ARS $248) | ARS $225 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (ARS $64) | ARS $80 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (ARS $46) | ARS $40 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (ARS $67) | ARS $64 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (ARS $652) | ARS $235 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (ARS $123) | ARS $136 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (ARS $59) | ARS $44 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 70% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (ARS $50,417) | ARS $28,377 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (ARS $38,872) | ARS $16,609 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (ARS $9,120) | ARS $3,881 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł (ARS $34,694) | ARS $18,626 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (ARS $28,620) | ARS $13,225 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (ARS $10,143) | ARS $2,798 | + 263% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (ARS $1,250) | ARS $1,514 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (ARS $45,690) | ARS $31,038 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (ARS $9,751) | ARS $11,472 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (ARS $597) | ARS $316 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (ARS $333) | ARS $180 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (ARS $6,804) | ARS $3,654 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (ARS $3,400) | ARS $2,474 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (ARS $6,242) | ARS $6,066 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (ARS $5,815) | ARS $5,214 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 45% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł (ARS $1,877,088) | ARS $1,825,970 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (ARS $127) | ARS $68 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (ARS $2,026) | ARS $1,092 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (ARS $554) | ARS $380 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (ARS $344) | ARS $367 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (ARS $481) | ARS $767 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (ARS $2,204) | ARS $1,056 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (ARS $413) | ARS $303 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (ARS $248) | ARS $142 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (ARS $232) | ARS $181 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (ARS $92) | ARS $103 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (ARS $185) | ARS $117 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (ARS $448) | ARS $412 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (ARS $1,071) | ARS $1,069 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (ARS $1,065) | ARS $796 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (ARS $2,159) | ARS $2,244 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (ARS $3,002) | ARS $2,130 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (ARS $364) | ARS $329 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (ARS $171) | ARS $194 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (ARS $168) | ARS $145 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł (ARS $52,859) | ARS $35,848 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (ARS $5.80) | ARS $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (ARS $3,332) | ARS $1,785 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (ARS $322) | ARS $182 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 748 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 34% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $103,414 (4,304 zł) in Białystok to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $77,000 in Mendoza.
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