Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Białystok (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (AU$4.97) | AU$11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (AU$2.60) | AU$4.99 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (AU$0.88) | AU$1.27 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (AU$2.73) | AU$4.99 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (AU$1.59) | AU$4.99 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (AU$3.47) | AU$10 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (AU$0.90) | AU$4.35 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (AU$0.65) | AU$3.46 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (AU$0.94) | AU$4.73 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (AU$1.72) | AU$3.13 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (AU$0.82) | AU$1.79 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (AU$706) | AU$2,461 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (AU$544) | AU$1,879 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (AU$128) | AU$140 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł (AU$486) | AU$1,843 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (AU$401) | AU$1,301 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (AU$142) | AU$92 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (AU$18) | AU$52 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (AU$640) | AU$573 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (AU$137) | AU$177 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (AU$4.66) | AU$28 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (AU$95) | AU$100 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (AU$48) | AU$60 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (AU$87) | AU$157 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (AU$81) | AU$117 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł (AU$26,285) | AU$25,963 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (AU$1.77) | AU$1.45 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (AU$28) | AU$100 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (AU$4.82) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (AU$31) | AU$71 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (AU$5.79) | AU$6 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (AU$3.48) | AU$4.60 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (AU$3.25) | AU$5.36 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (AU$1.29) | AU$3.19 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (AU$2.59) | AU$3.88 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (AU$6) | AU$25 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (AU$30) | AU$162 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (AU$42) | AU$108 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (AU$5.09) | AU$14 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (AU$2.39) | AU$4.46 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (AU$2.36) | AU$7 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł (AU$740) | AU$594 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (AU$0.08) | AU$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (AU$47) | AU$53 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (AU$4.51) | AU$27 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,339 (9,924 zł) in Białystok.
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