Cost of living in Lublin, Poland vs Portland, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Lublin (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 zł ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł ($4.46) | $8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł ($1.81) | $4.77 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.81 zł ($0.73) | $0.87 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł ($2.19) | $3.00 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł ($1.59) | $4.25 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł ($2.75) | $7 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31 zł ($0.60) | $3.73 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.81 zł ($0.47) | $1.81 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.66 zł ($0.69) | $7 | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 zł ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.53 zł ($1.43) | $2.08 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 zł ($0.51) | $2.16 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Lublin (Poland) is 65% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,063 zł ($792) | $1,975 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,729 zł ($447) | $1,659 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 zł ($103) | $199 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,176 zł ($563) | $1,651 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,375 zł ($356) | $1,182 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 zł ($60) | $135 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44 zł ($11) | $43 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,728 zł ($447) | $318 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 zł ($108) | $151 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł ($3.72) | $23 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Lublin (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 209 zł ($54) | $50 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 166 zł ($43) | $51 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł ($67) | $93 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 zł ($79) | $138 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Lublin (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,998 zł ($18,104) | $22,415 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.91 zł ($1.27) | $0.89 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 80 zł ($21) | $94 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Lublin (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł ($4.84) | $7 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 102 zł ($26) | $171 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł ($3.61) | $8 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.05) | $3.54 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.96) | $4.68 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.98 zł ($1.03) | $3.12 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.93 zł ($1.53) | $2.16 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 zł ($5.39) | $24 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Lublin (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 zł ($15) | $41 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 45 zł ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129 zł ($33) | $162 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 134 zł ($35) | $88 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł ($4.00) | $11 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($2.87) | $4.63 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł ($1.61) | $5.43 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,938 zł ($501) | $415 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 zł ($0.09) | $0.33 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 zł ($30) | $41 | - 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł ($3.96) | $7 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Lublin (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,600 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $2,282 (8,822 zł) in Lublin.
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