- Cost of Living
- Poland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (48元) | 50元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (34元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (15元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (5.36元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (18元) | 16元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (23元) | 57元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (3.71元) | 6元 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.12 zł (5.61元) | 5.62元 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (54元) | 115元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (4.94元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,925 zł (7,059元) | 9,312元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,905 zł (5,224元) | 4,326元 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (832元) | 438元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,410 zł (4,335元) | 5,527元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,835 zł (3,301元) | 3,447元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 315 zł (567元) | 302元 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (67元) | 83元 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,847 zł (3,322元) | 2,087元 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 zł (756元) | 714元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (47元) | 36元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (38元) | 38元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (540元) | 556元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 zł (282元) | 260元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (537元) | 624元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (599元) | 694元 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,850 zł (141,817元) | 143,509元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 zł (9元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (188元) | 156元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (35元) | 26元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (52元) | 31元 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (227元) | 493元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (32元) | 29元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (22元) | 36元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (22元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.89 zł (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (14元) | 13元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (67元) | 57元 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (117元) | 149元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (98元) | 86元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (399元) | 777元 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (230元) | 375元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (37元) | 58元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (20元) | 34元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (16元) | 33元 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,949 zł (3,506元) | 3,255元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (0.88元) | 1.03元 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (225元) | 309元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (29元) | 20元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.799
CNY
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Poland is 10% cheaper than in China
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