Cost of living in Lublin, Poland vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Lublin (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 zł (AU$5.97) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (AU$2.43) | AU$5.27 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (AU$0.99) | AU$1.48 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 zł (AU$3.13) | AU$5.06 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (AU$2.11) | AU$4.83 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (AU$3.69) | AU$6 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.28 zł (AU$0.79) | AU$4.57 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.84 zł (AU$0.64) | AU$3.19 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł (AU$0.90) | AU$5.70 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 zł (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.58 zł (AU$1.93) | AU$2.80 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96 zł (AU$0.68) | AU$2.67 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Lublin (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,154 zł (AU$1,094) | AU$2,894 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,298 zł (AU$450) | AU$2,147 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 zł (AU$151) | AU$238 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,199 zł (AU$762) | AU$1,809 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,129 zł (AU$392) | AU$1,422 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 zł (AU$87) | AU$159 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (AU$15) | AU$46 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,778 zł (AU$617) | AU$354 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (AU$144) | AU$212 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł (AU$4.63) | AU$28 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Lublin (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 217 zł (AU$75) | AU$101 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 zł (AU$58) | AU$59 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 252 zł (AU$87) | AU$129 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290 zł (AU$100) | AU$131 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Lublin (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,283 zł (AU$24,373) | AU$27,303 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 zł (AU$1.69) | AU$1.38 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 zł (AU$29) | AU$160 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Lublin (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (AU$10) | AU$24 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł (AU$35) | AU$72 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (AU$4.74) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (AU$3.95) | AU$4.31 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (AU$4.17) | AU$5.32 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.80 zł (AU$1.32) | AU$2.55 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6 zł (AU$2.18) | AU$3.01 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Lublin (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 zł (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 46 zł (AU$16) | AU$39 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129 zł (AU$45) | AU$226 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 zł (AU$47) | AU$78 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (AU$5.39) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (AU$3.85) | AU$4.40 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (AU$2.18) | AU$10 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,949 zł (AU$676) | AU$634 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34 zł (AU$0.12) | AU$0.25 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (AU$42) | AU$72 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (AU$5.65) | AU$33 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lublin (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,500 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,010 (11,562 zł) in Lublin.
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