Cost of living in Bialystok is 65% lower than in Basel (without rent).
Rent in Bialystok is 62% cheaper than in Basel.
Cost of living including rent in Bialystok is 63% lower than in Basel.
Food in Bialystok is 66% cheaper than in Basel.
Transport in Bialystok is 62% cheaper than in Basel.
| Bialystok | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bialystok | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.09 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.7 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.6 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.1 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.06 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.66 $ | 5.07 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.15 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.18 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.04 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.5 $ | 99.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.97 $ | 41.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.1 $ | 137 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.79 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.81 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.05 $ | 4.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 159 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
239 $ | 244 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.1 $ | 61.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 1,113 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 602 $ | 2,377 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 387 $ | 1,562 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 785 $ | 3,162 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,605 $ | 13,168 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,318 $ | 12,451 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,116 $ | 6,453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.29 % | 2.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 88.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.28 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Haircut | 4.61 $ | 43.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.3 $ | 155 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.7 $ | 123 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 269 $ | 2,805 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,883 $ | 20,548 $ |