Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 zł ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł ($5.19) | $9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł ($2.70) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.28 zł ($0.75) | $1.20 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł ($2.95) | $5.05 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł ($2.92) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł ($3.72) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 zł ($0.95) | $3.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł ($0.83) | $1.48 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02 zł ($0.92) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł ($5.89) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł ($1.65) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 zł ($0.81) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,522 zł ($807) | $1,794 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,633 zł ($603) | $1,350 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł ($314) | $212 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730 zł ($625) | $1,518 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,059 zł ($472) | $964 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł ($58) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł ($11) | $57 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,577 zł ($361) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($95) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł ($7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł ($5.55) | $29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł ($73) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 zł ($27) | $158 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł ($64) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł ($79) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł ($20,066) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.55) | $1.13 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 109 zł ($25) | $33 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł ($3.86) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł ($3.42) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł ($3.10) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.61) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 zł ($1.25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł ($2.00) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł ($11) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 zł ($21) | $52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł ($12) | $21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł ($50) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł ($30) | $87 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł ($5.59) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł ($2.93) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł ($2.52) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł ($502) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 146 zł ($34) | $54 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($3.98) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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