Cost of living in Lublin, Poland vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Lublin (Poland) is 69% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 zł ($4.52) | $9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł ($1.84) | $5.20 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł ($0.75) | $1.16 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 zł ($2.37) | $5.18 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł ($1.60) | $4.92 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł ($2.80) | $12 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.28 zł ($0.60) | $4.15 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.84 zł ($0.48) | $2.18 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł ($0.68) | $5.54 | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 zł ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.58 zł ($1.46) | $2.51 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96 zł ($0.51) | $3.82 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Lublin (Poland) is 80% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,154 zł ($828) | $3,960 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,298 zł ($341) | $3,733 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 zł ($115) | $118 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,199 zł ($577) | $2,997 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,129 zł ($296) | $2,375 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 zł ($66) | $101 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł ($12) | $49 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,778 zł ($467) | $518 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($109) | $139 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł ($3.51) | $42 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Lublin (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 217 zł ($57) | $60 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 zł ($44) | $42 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 252 zł ($66) | $105 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290 zł ($76) | $171 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Lublin (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,283 zł ($18,446) | $23,327 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 zł ($1.28) | $0.94 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 zł ($22) | $92 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Lublin (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł ($5.07) | $9 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł ($26) | $132 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł ($3.58) | $7 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.99) | $4.80 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.15) | $8 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.80 zł ($1.00) | $4.63 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6 zł ($1.65) | $2.49 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł ($5.80) | $32 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Lublin (Poland) is 66% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 zł ($16) | $61 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 46 zł ($12) | $31 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129 zł ($34) | $263 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 zł ($36) | $109 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł ($4.08) | $14 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($2.91) | $5.17 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł ($1.65) | $9 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,949 zł ($511) | $405 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34 zł ($0.09) | $0.35 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł ($31) | $111 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.28) | $11 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lublin (Poland) is 69% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $4,063 (15,480 zł) in Lublin.
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