Cost of living in Poland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (51元) | 45元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (5.08元) | 15元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (18元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (11元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (22元) | 59元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (5.81元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.56 zł (4.56元) | 6.00元 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 zł (5.82元) | 5.17元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (50元) | 112元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.39 zł (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.52 zł (4.48元) | 14元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,959 zł (7,039元) | 9,398元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,860 zł (5,085元) | 4,943元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477 zł (848元) | 431元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,518 zł (4,476元) | 5,740元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,926 zł (3,423元) | 3,007元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 288 zł (512元) | 285元 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (74元) | 96元 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 zł (3,117元) | 2,464元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 505 zł (897元) | 561元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (46元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 zł (49元) | 47元 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (539元) | 481元 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 zł (248元) | 250元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (543元) | 647元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł (614元) | 620元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,106 zł (144,188元) | 134,340元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (9元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107 zł (190元) | 149元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (34元) | 37元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (52元) | 45元 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (225元) | 347元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (29元) | 62元 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (20元) | 47元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (23元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 zł (10元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (14元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (81元) | 71元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (120元) | 177元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (99元) | 100元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (347元) | 1,029元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 zł (237元) | 395元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (40元) | 68元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (21元) | 33元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,955 zł (3,476元) | 3,256元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (0.72元) | 0.31元 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł (205元) | 335元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (29元) | 22元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.778
CNY
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,859 prices entered by 755 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 10% cheaper than in China
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