Cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom vs Kraków, Poland
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (41 zł) | 27 zł | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (32 zł) | 21 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.92 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (4.22 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.30 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.24 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (9 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.20 (6 zł) | 2.33 zł | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (9 zł) | 3.72 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (41 zł) | 25 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.91 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (5.07 zł) | 2.26 zł | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,137 (5,992 zł) | 3,365 zł | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £690 (3,636 zł) | 2,586 zł | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £106 (556 zł) | 519 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £652 (3,438 zł) | 2,232 zł | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £456 (2,406 zł) | 1,757 zł | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £71 (373 zł) | 245 zł | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (148 zł) | 46 zł | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 (2,110 zł) | 1,471 zł | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 (470 zł) | 512 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (61 zł) | 25 zł | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £50 (264 zł) | 289 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (178 zł) | 170 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (327 zł) | 273 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (367 zł) | 379 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,426 (107,669 zł) | 71,786 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.12 (5.89 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £58 (308 zł) | 94 zł | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (62 zł) | 27 zł | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.69 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (34 zł) | 38 zł | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (342 zł) | 116 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.79 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.64 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (9 zł) | 5.04 zł | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (5.27 zł) | 8 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (48 zł) | 44 zł | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (158 zł) | 59 zł | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (82 zł) | 55 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (419 zł) | 212 zł | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £47 (248 zł) | 109 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (41 zł) | 21 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.64 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.42 (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £435 (2,295 zł) | 1,881 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (0.44 zł) | 0.51 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (139 zł) | 110 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (56 zł) | 18 zł | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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