- 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 | 27 zł (49元) | 53元 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (35元) | 33元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (5.45元) | 16元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (13元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (25元) | 63元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (7元) | 13元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (3.77元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (5.83元) | 5.64元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (55元) | 114元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.19 zł (9元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 zł (4.75元) | 12元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,928 zł (7,185元) | 9,680元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,922 zł (5,345元) | 4,478元 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (864元) | 425元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (4,338元) | 5,710元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,770 zł (3,237元) | 3,523元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (552元) | 304元 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (69元) | 88元 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (3,501元) | 2,242元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (785元) | 678元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (47元) | 40元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (46元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (519元) | 554元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 zł (276元) | 280元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (540元) | 614元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (608元) | 672元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,995 zł (144,501元) | 145,666元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (9元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (192元) | 154元 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (34元) | 26元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (55元) | 32元 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (240元) | 425元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (27元) | 30元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (23元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (9元) | 10元 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (71元) | 59元 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (125元) | 159元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (98元) | 86元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (393元) | 723元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (223元) | 375元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (40元) | 60元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,006 zł (3,669元) | 3,310元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (0.90元) | 0.98元 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (232元) | 300元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (29元) | 20元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.829
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,537 prices entered by 1,112 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 10% cheaper than in China
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