Cost of living in Poland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Poland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (Taka 628) | Taka 535 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (Taka 423) | Taka 449 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (Taka 228) | Taka 240 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.36 zł (Taka 67) | Taka 102 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (Taka 234) | Taka 133 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (Taka 219) | Taka 80 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (Taka 254) | Taka 347 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 zł (Taka 77) | Taka 207 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.11 zł (Taka 62) | Taka 26 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.50 zł (Taka 70) | Taka 571 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (Taka 545) | Taka 1,347 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (Taka 143) | Taka 112 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.20 zł (Taka 64) | Taka 53 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Poland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,030 zł (Taka 80,384) | Taka 43,087 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,112 zł (Taka 62,073) | Taka 21,416 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 zł (Taka 10,158) | Taka 4,489 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679 zł (Taka 53,445) | Taka 37,342 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,835 zł (Taka 36,604) | Taka 20,129 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 zł (Taka 6,974) | Taka 3,105 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (Taka 893) | Taka 947 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 zł (Taka 31,068) | Taka 36,542 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 480 zł (Taka 9,581) | Taka 16,205 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 zł (Taka 789) | Taka 369 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 zł (Taka 606) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Poland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (Taka 6,388) | Taka 2,612 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179 zł (Taka 3,568) | Taka 3,117 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (Taka 5,920) | Taka 9,947 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 zł (Taka 7,244) | Taka 6,827 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Poland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,307 zł (Taka 1,841,224) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (Taka 124) | Taka 91 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 119 zł (Taka 2,367) | Taka 1,696 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Poland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (Taka 405) | Taka 296 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 zł (Taka 730) | Taka 1,395 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (Taka 3,180) | Taka 1,191 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (Taka 258) | Taka 498 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Taka 247) | Taka 208 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Taka 282) | Taka 690 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.60 zł (Taka 92) | Taka 173 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Taka 158) | Taka 229 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 zł (Taka 943) | Taka 304 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Poland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 zł (Taka 1,579) | Taka 1,410 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 zł (Taka 975) | Taka 885 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 zł (Taka 2,599) | Taka 1,939 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (Taka 2,619) | Taka 3,617 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (Taka 511) | Taka 1,328 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (Taka 266) | Taka 393 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (Taka 216) | Taka 594 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,788 zł (Taka 35,657) | Taka 35,756 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (Taka 4.24) | Taka 2.19 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (Taka 2,147) | Taka 1,057 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Taka 350) | Taka 264 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,948 prices entered by 408 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
19.947
BDT
/
PLN
Cost of living in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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