Cost of living in Poland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (64元) | 46元 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (49元) | 40元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (23元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (21元) | 19元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (21元) | 11元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (38元) | 63元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (6元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (55元) | 118元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (14元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (9,766元) | 15,059元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (7,317元) | 9,006元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (1,716元) | 421元 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (5,693元) | 7,547元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (4,228元) | 4,347元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (731元) | 262元 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (82元) | 115元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (2,903元) | 1,143元 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (753元) | 589元 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (62元) | 39元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (59元) | 51元 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (512元) | 529元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (258元) | 248元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (519元) | 626元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (582元) | 828元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (179,242元) | 161,247元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (12元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (205元) | 204元 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (32元) | 39元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (52元) | 27元 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (279元) | 391元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (37元) | 53元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (26元) | 33元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (25元) | 34元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (23元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (94元) | 74元 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (184元) | 265元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (92元) | 110元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (395元) | 1,294元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (294元) | 348元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (47元) | 79元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (26元) | 29元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (22元) | 18元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (4,895元) | 3,321元 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (0.80元) | 0.20元 | + 298% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (229元) | 410元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (30元) | 24元 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.690
CNY
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,784 prices entered by 350 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 5% cheaper than in China
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