Cost of living in Poland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (48元) | 43元 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (17元) | 17元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.36 zł (5.12元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (18元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (17元) | 9元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (19元) | 48元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 zł (5.90元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.11 zł (4.74元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.50 zł (5.33元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (42元) | 97元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (11元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.20 zł (4.87元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,030 zł (6,143元) | 13,898元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,112 zł (4,744元) | 8,379元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 zł (776元) | 462元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679 zł (4,084元) | 6,525元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,835 zł (2,797元) | 4,376元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 zł (533元) | 516元 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (68元) | 140元 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 zł (2,374元) | 1,829元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 480 zł (732元) | 546元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 zł (60元) | 50元 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 zł (46元) | 66元 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (488元) | 511元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179 zł (273元) | 288元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (452元) | 654元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 zł (554元) | 844元 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,307 zł (140,709元) | 148,501元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 119 zł (181元) | 206元 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (31元) | 28元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 zł (56元) | 27元 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (243元) | 386元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (20元) | 30元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (19元) | 19元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (22元) | 44元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.60 zł (7元) | 21元 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 zł (72元) | 82元 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 zł (121元) | 260元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 zł (74元) | 122元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 zł (199元) | 417元 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (200元) | 319元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (39元) | 90元 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (20元) | 31元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (16元) | 19元 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,788 zł (2,725元) | 2,968元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (0.32元) | 0.24元 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (164元) | 410元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,515 prices entered by 300 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 28% cheaper than in China
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