Cost of living in Gdańsk (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Gdańsk (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Gdańsk | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł ($8) | $15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 zł ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł ($3.17) | $4.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.04 zł ($0.96) | $1.06 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł ($3.26) | $3.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł ($3.25) | $4.45 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł ($4.13) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 zł ($0.94) | $3.45 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18 zł ($0.75) | $1.90 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.23 zł ($1.00) | $6 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł ($1.83) | $2.65 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.09 zł ($0.73) | $2.63 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Gdańsk (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Gdańsk | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,012 zł ($1,423) | $2,014 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,772 zł ($893) | $1,390 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 694 zł ($164) | $245 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,925 zł ($693) | $1,474 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,237 zł ($530) | $1,010 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 zł ($71) | $140 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł ($11) | $52 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,830 zł ($433) | $290 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 zł ($95) | $138 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł ($5.27) | $39 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Gdańsk (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Gdańsk | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 zł ($77) | $65 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 zł ($32) | $71 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 367 zł ($87) | $97 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 496 zł ($118) | $188 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Gdańsk (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Gdańsk | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,824 zł ($22,215) | $27,148 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.61) | $0.91 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 zł ($29) | $58 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Gdańsk (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Gdańsk | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł ($4.10) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł ($11) | $27 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 zł ($36) | $116 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 zł ($2.33) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($2.83) | $2.41 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł ($2.81) | $3.07 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł ($1.71) | $4.05 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł ($2.07) | $1.73 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł ($9) | $31 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Gdańsk (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Gdańsk | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 zł ($19) | $45 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł ($51) | $71 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168 zł ($40) | $70 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł ($3.37) | $4.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł ($2.86) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,013 zł ($477) | $498 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł ($0.07) | $0.39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 zł ($31) | $46 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($3.93) | $8 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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