Cost of living in Szczecin (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
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Szczecin (Poland) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
30 zł (AU$10) | AU$17 | 41% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
19 zł (AU$7) | AU$13 | 46% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
10 zł (AU$3.52) | AU$5.90 | 40% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
2.44 zł (AU$0.85) | AU$1.50 | 44% |
12 eggs, large | ||
10 zł (AU$3.42) | AU$4.89 | 30% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
7 zł (AU$2.32) | AU$5.06 | 54% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
11 zł (AU$3.68) | AU$5.88 | 37% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
2.95 zł (AU$1.02) | AU$4.81 | 79% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
1.87 zł (AU$0.65) | AU$3.30 | 80% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
3.15 zł (AU$1.09) | AU$5.46 | 80% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
31 zł (AU$11) | AU$17 | 38% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
5.32 zł (AU$1.84) | AU$2.92 | 37% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
3.36 zł (AU$1.16) | AU$2.35 | 50% |
Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 75% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
2,768 zł (AU$958) | AU$4,430 | 78% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
1,909 zł (AU$661) | AU$2,794 | 76% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
597 zł (AU$207) | AU$350 | 41% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
1,599 zł (AU$553) | AU$2,647 | 79% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
1,066 zł (AU$369) | AU$1,873 | 80% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
258 zł (AU$89) | AU$297 | 70% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
43 zł (AU$15) | AU$70 | 79% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
1,739 zł (AU$602) | AU$554 | 9% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
326 zł (AU$113) | AU$195 | 42% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
23 zł (AU$8) | AU$20 | 59% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
15 zł (AU$5.26) | AU$36 | 85% |
Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
291 zł (AU$101) | AU$107 | 6% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
176 zł (AU$61) | AU$73 | 17% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
283 zł (AU$98) | AU$143 | 31% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
285 zł (AU$99) | AU$160 | 39% |
Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 66% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
66,121 zł (AU$22,887) | AU$28,544 | 20% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
4.64 zł (AU$1.61) | AU$1.44 | 12% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
128 zł (AU$44) | AU$211 | 79% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
24 zł (AU$8) | AU$25 | 67% |
Personal Care in Szczecin (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
33 zł (AU$11) | AU$8 | 35% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
27 zł (AU$9) | AU$15 | 37% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
120 zł (AU$42) | AU$65 | 36% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
13 zł (AU$4.50) | AU$7 | 39% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
10 zł (AU$3.58) | AU$4.60 | 22% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
10 zł (AU$3.57) | AU$8 | 53% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
5.28 zł (AU$1.83) | AU$3.83 | 52% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
7 zł (AU$2.42) | AU$3.65 | 34% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
25 zł (AU$8) | AU$25 | 66% |
Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
65 zł (AU$23) | AU$53 | 58% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
48 zł (AU$17) | AU$38 | 55% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
157 zł (AU$54) | AU$222 | 76% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
107 zł (AU$37) | AU$101 | 63% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
13 zł (AU$4.46) | AU$18 | 75% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
10 zł (AU$3.51) | AU$4.30 | 18% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
7 zł (AU$2.42) | AU$8 | 70% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
2,259 zł (AU$782) | AU$729 | 7% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
0.31 zł (AU$0.11) | AU$0.77 | 86% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
113 zł (AU$39) | AU$77 | 49% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
15 zł (AU$5.29) | AU$41 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$4,674 (13,503 zł) in Szczecin.