Cost of living in Poland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (50元) | 54元 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (37元) | 36元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (5.02元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (17元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (11元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (21元) | 56元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (6元) | 12元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (5.01元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 zł (5.96元) | 6元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (47元) | 108元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (4.76元) | 10元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,004 zł (6,931元) | 7,480元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (5,059元) | 4,546元 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (816元) | 406元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,463 zł (4,263元) | 6,893元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (3,414元) | 3,954元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (534元) | 261元 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (83元) | 84元 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (2,907元) | 2,223元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (726元) | 622元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (53元) | 47元 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (38元) | 44元 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (505元) | 359元 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (276元) | 227元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (510元) | 569元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (592元) | 513元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,305 zł (130,368元) | 160,747元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.52 zł (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (177元) | 177元 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (32元) | 29元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (49元) | 35元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (238元) | 441元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (27元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (21元) | 38元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 zł (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (13元) | 11元 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (78元) | 84元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (125元) | 201元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (97元) | 94元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (370元) | 978元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (213元) | 413元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (36元) | 70元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (20元) | 34元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (18元) | 31元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (3,472元) | 3,170元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 zł (0.78元) | 0.55元 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (194元) | 419元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (30元) | 22元 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 13% cheaper than in China
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