Cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (€3.36) | €7 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (€1.65) | €4.12 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (€0.62) | €1.23 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 zł (€1.59) | €4.06 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.41) | €1.54 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.57) | €4.69 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł (€0.66) | €1.50 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 zł (€0.43) | €0.98 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.84 zł (€0.63) | €1.30 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (€5.65) | €10 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.27 zł (€1.16) | €2.01 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 zł (€0.41) | €0.62 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,565 zł (€566) | €592 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,986 zł (€438) | €430 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 zł (€88) | €121 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,767 zł (€390) | €424 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,214 zł (€268) | €315 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 zł (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (€10) | €20 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,980 zł (€437) | €379 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (€75) | €111 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (€5.18) | €9 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (€66) | €78 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł (€34) | €22 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 276 zł (€61) | €80 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (€76) | €89 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (€17,565) | €20,726 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (€1.10) | €1.58 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 zł (€21) | €30 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (€7) | €21 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (€4.71) | €3.14 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (€22) | €31 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.28) | €3.64 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (€3.27) | €4.30 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.74) | €3.74 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.19 zł (€0.92) | €1.84 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.58) | €2.07 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (€5.27) | €9 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (€11) | €26 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (€21) | €45 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 155 zł (€34) | €45 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (€3.57) | €9 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (€2.09) | €3.80 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (€1.40) | €3.87 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (€0.06) | €0.36 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (€28) | €41 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (€3.17) | €4.66 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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