Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 139% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (60 zł) | 27 zł | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.41 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.90 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (18 zł) | 7 zł | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (14 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (8 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (26 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 689% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (71 zł) | 27 zł | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (11 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (11 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,014 (8,363 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,390 (5,772 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (1,019 zł) | 602 zł | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,474 (6,119 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,010 (4,195 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (579 zł) | 235 zł | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (218 zł) | 50 zł | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (1,204 zł) | 1,655 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (573 zł) | 303 zł | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (50 zł) | 23 zł | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (162 zł) | 16 zł | + 920% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (268 zł) | 278 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (294 zł) | 192 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (404 zł) | 281 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $188 (780 zł) | 260 zł | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,148 (112,728 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (3.80 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (239 zł) | 100 zł | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (85 zł) | 26 zł | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (30 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (113 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (482 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (28 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.07 (13 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (17 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (7 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (129 zł) | 30 zł | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (185 zł) | 71 zł | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (84 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (296 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (290 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (46 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (20 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (27 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (2,068 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (1.64 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (190 zł) | 113 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | + 98% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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