Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 zł ($5.93) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł ($2.20) | $4.04 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.15 zł ($0.73) | $0.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł ($2.60) | $3.77 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł ($2.90) | $4.33 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($2.66) | $6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.51 zł ($0.81) | $3.99 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75 zł ($0.64) | $1.96 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.66 zł ($0.85) | $2.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł ($6) | $21 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł ($1.72) | $2.90 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł ($0.64) | $2.01 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,621 zł ($837) | $2,451 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,793 zł ($646) | $1,579 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł ($317) | $237 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,604 zł ($602) | $1,385 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,024 zł ($468) | $946 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł ($59) | $108 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł ($10) | $43 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,728 zł ($399) | $224 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 zł ($79) | $103 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł ($5.60) | $45 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł ($74) | $56 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 124 zł ($29) | $53 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł ($64) | $95 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł ($80) | $136 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł ($20,247) | $26,827 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.53) | $0.96 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 zł ($28) | $62 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł ($3.90) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł ($8) | $27 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł ($38) | $116 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł ($3.59) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.04) | $2.41 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.64) | $3.07 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 zł ($1.29) | $4.05 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł ($2.01) | $1.73 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł ($10) | $30 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Poznan | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 zł ($22) | $45 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł ($13) | $20 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł ($51) | $71 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 172 zł ($40) | $70 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł ($5.40) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł ($2.96) | $4.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł ($2.48) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł ($507) | $498 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.07) | $0.39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł ($33) | $46 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($3.83) | $8 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 417 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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