Cost of living in Lublin, Poland vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Lublin (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 zł ($4.60) | $8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł ($1.87) | $4.42 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł ($0.76) | $0.59 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 zł ($2.42) | $2.17 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł ($1.63) | $3.69 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł ($2.85) | $5.97 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.28 zł ($0.61) | $3.05 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.84 zł ($0.49) | $1.38 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł ($0.70) | $3.58 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 zł ($6) | $15 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.58 zł ($1.49) | $2.29 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96 zł ($0.52) | $1.98 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Lublin (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,154 zł ($843) | $1,637 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,298 zł ($347) | $1,036 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 zł ($117) | $160 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,199 zł ($587) | $1,072 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,129 zł ($302) | $727 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 zł ($67) | $82 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł ($12) | $43 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,778 zł ($475) | $279 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($111) | $124 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł ($3.57) | $19 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Lublin (Poland) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 217 zł ($58) | $47 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 zł ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 252 zł ($67) | $75 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290 zł ($77) | $113 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Lublin (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,283 zł ($18,780) | $24,220 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 zł ($1.30) | $0.60 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 zł ($22) | $59 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Lublin (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł ($5.16) | $9 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł ($27) | $102 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł ($3.65) | $7 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($3.04) | $3.39 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.21) | $3.89 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.80 zł ($1.02) | $3.39 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6 zł ($1.68) | $1.59 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł ($5.91) | $20 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Lublin (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 zł ($16) | $47 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 46 zł ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129 zł ($34) | $111 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 zł ($36) | $93 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł ($4.15) | $9 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($2.97) | $5.32 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł ($1.68) | $5.32 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,949 zł ($521) | $429 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34 zł ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł ($32) | $35 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.36) | $6 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lublin (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,200 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $2,782 (10,410 zł) in Lublin.
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