Cost of living in Poland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (103元) | 42元 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 zł (70元) | 36元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (37元) | 15元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.26 zł (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (38元) | 16元 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (31元) | 11元 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 zł (52元) | 50元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 zł (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.34 zł (10元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł (111元) | 89元 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (21元) | 9元 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (10元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,992 zł (15,640元) | 12,689元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,368 zł (10,504元) | 5,937元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (2,719元) | 450元 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,575 zł (8,952元) | 6,875元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,931 zł (7,693元) | 3,656元 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (1,869元) | 296元 | + 531% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 zł (149元) | 100元 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,976 zł (3,867元) | 1,460元 | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (1,513元) | 553元 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (101元) | 43元 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (136元) | 55元 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (841元) | 418元 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (396元) | 296元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (756元) | 553元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (1,217元) | 705元 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,614 zł (282,989元) | 148,726元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (14元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 zł (317元) | 228元 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (70元) | 51元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (115元) | 84元 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264 zł (516元) | 114元 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (59元) | 67元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (44元) | 57元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (33元) | 25元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (23元) | 7元 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (25元) | 13元 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 zł (188元) | 85元 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Poland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (253元) | 178元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (145元) | 109元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (898元) | 1,179元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (463元) | 320元 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (78元) | 81元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (37元) | 28元 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (40元) | 15元 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (6,390元) | 3,924元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (2.01元) | 0.34元 | + 500% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 zł (426元) | 414元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (48元) | 25元 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,446 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 63% more expensive than in China
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