Cost of living in Szczecin, Poland vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (£5.58) | £10 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł (£3.67) | £5.65 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (£1.92) | £4.17 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.44 zł (£0.46) | £0.73 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (£1.87) | £2.75 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.27) | £1.92 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (£2.01) | £5.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 zł (£0.56) | £1.89 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 zł (£0.35) | £0.81 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 zł (£0.60) | £2.16 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (£5.77) | £7 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.32 zł (£1.00) | £1.92 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.36 zł (£0.63) | £0.74 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,768 zł (£523) | £1,367 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,909 zł (£360) | £832 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 597 zł (£113) | £164 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,599 zł (£302) | £1,029 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,066 zł (£201) | £915 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258 zł (£49) | £156 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 zł (£8) | £19 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,739 zł (£328) | £340 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326 zł (£62) | £71 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (£4.38) | £5.36 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (£2.87) | £10 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 291 zł (£55) | £49 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 zł (£33) | £32 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (£53) | £54 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 285 zł (£54) | £55 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,121 zł (£12,484) | £22,837 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.64 zł (£0.88) | £1.23 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 128 zł (£24) | £59 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 zł (£4.45) | £13 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Szczecin (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 zł (£6) | £2.90 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł (£5.11) | £9 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 zł (£23) | £75 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (£2.45) | £2.74 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.95) | £1.35 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.95) | £2.57 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.28 zł (£1.00) | £1.80 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (£1.32) | £1.49 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (£4.63) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (£12) | £23 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (£9) | £22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157 zł (£30) | £100 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 zł (£20) | £54 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 zł (£2.43) | £8 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (£1.91) | £2.65 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (£1.32) | £3.79 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,259 zł (£427) | £295 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (£0.06) | £0.20 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 zł (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (£2.88) | £9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 46 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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