Cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland vs Sydney, Australia
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (AU$5.24) | AU$13 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (AU$2.57) | AU$5.99 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (AU$0.97) | AU$1.50 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 zł (AU$2.48) | AU$4.94 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (AU$2.20) | AU$5.03 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (AU$4.01) | AU$6 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł (AU$1.03) | AU$4.79 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 zł (AU$0.67) | AU$3.34 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.84 zł (AU$0.98) | AU$5.46 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.27 zł (AU$1.81) | AU$2.99 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 zł (AU$0.63) | AU$2.35 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 76% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,565 zł (AU$882) | AU$4,430 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,986 zł (AU$683) | AU$2,794 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 zł (AU$138) | AU$520 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,767 zł (AU$608) | AU$2,647 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,214 zł (AU$418) | AU$1,873 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 zł (AU$94) | AU$297 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (AU$16) | AU$70 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,980 zł (AU$681) | AU$598 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (AU$117) | AU$203 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (AU$104) | AU$107 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł (AU$54) | AU$73 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 276 zł (AU$95) | AU$143 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (AU$118) | AU$160 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 68% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (AU$27,398) | AU$28,005 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (AU$1.72) | AU$1.44 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 zł (AU$33) | AU$211 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (AU$10) | AU$25 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (AU$34) | AU$65 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (AU$5.12) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (AU$5.10) | AU$4.60 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (AU$4.27) | AU$8 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.19 zł (AU$1.44) | AU$3.83 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (AU$2.47) | AU$3.65 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 65% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (AU$17) | AU$53 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (AU$14) | AU$38 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (AU$33) | AU$222 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 155 zł (AU$53) | AU$101 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (AU$5.57) | AU$18 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (AU$3.26) | AU$4.30 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (AU$2.18) | AU$8 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$729 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (AU$0.09) | AU$0.77 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (AU$44) | AU$77 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (AU$4.94) | AU$41 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$14,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$4,745 (13,794 zł) in Bydgoszcz.
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