Cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 67% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 zł ($4.43) | $9 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.11) | $5.20 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.65 zł ($0.71) | $1.16 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł ($2.05) | $5.18 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.84 zł ($1.55) | $4.92 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 zł ($2.35) | $12 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.31 zł ($0.88) | $4.15 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 zł ($0.59) | $2.18 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.89 zł ($0.77) | $5.54 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.16 zł ($1.37) | $2.51 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36 zł ($0.63) | $3.82 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 80% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,270 zł ($604) | $3,960 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,882 zł ($501) | $3,733 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486 zł ($129) | $128 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,750 zł ($466) | $2,888 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200 zł ($319) | $2,294 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289 zł ($77) | $101 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 61 zł ($16) | $48 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,273 zł ($605) | $518 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł ($127) | $139 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł ($3.50) | $42 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł ($80) | $62 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł ($35) | $46 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 258 zł ($69) | $105 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 314 zł ($84) | $171 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,287 zł ($21,366) | $23,115 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28 zł ($1.40) | $0.95 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł ($24) | $92 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 zł ($5.96) | $9 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 zł ($35) | $132 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 zł ($2.82) | $7 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.68) | $4.80 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.92) | $8 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.27 zł ($1.14) | $4.63 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.17) | $2.49 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł ($5.77) | $32 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is 65% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58 zł ($16) | $61 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł ($11) | $31 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł ($25) | $263 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł ($39) | $109 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 zł ($5.05) | $15 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł ($3.06) | $5.19 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł ($2.13) | $8 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,100 zł ($559) | $405 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł ($0.07) | $0.35 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł ($33) | $111 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł ($3.57) | $11 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

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 $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $4,322 (16,242 zł) in Olsztyn.
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