Cost of living in Poznan is very similar to Kaunas (without rent).
Rent in Poznan is 17% more expensive than in Kaunas.
Cost of living including rent in Poznan is 9% higher than in Kaunas.
Food in Poznan is 9% cheaper than in Kaunas.
Transport in Poznan is 22% more expensive than in Kaunas.
| Poznan | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Poznan | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.6 $ | 56 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.72 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.63 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.75 $ | 2.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.17 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.47 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.24 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.84 $ | 5.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.04 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.2 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.68 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.53 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 72.3 $ | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.81 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.98 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
232 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.8 $ | 15.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 536 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 956 $ | 794 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 641 $ | 556 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,179 $ | 1,196 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,273 $ | 3,502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,440 $ | 2,319 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,575 $ | 1,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.87 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.71 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Haircut | 24.9 $ | 7.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.3 $ | 92 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.5 $ | 91 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 340 $ | 630 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,407 $ | 7,189 $ |