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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (₡ 4,145) | ₡ 5,304 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 zł (₡ 2,918) | ₡ 4,084 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₡ 1,282) | ₡ 1,858 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.84 zł (₡ 421) | ₡ 845 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₡ 1,551) | ₡ 1,744 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (₡ 955) | ₡ 1,063 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (₡ 1,907) | ₡ 2,442 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.26 zł (₡ 484) | ₡ 1,925 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 zł (₡ 370) | ₡ 1,057 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 zł (₡ 486) | ₡ 896 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (₡ 4,248) | ₡ 8,769 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.34 zł (₡ 792) | ₡ 1,442 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.56 zł (₡ 379) | ₡ 718 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,922 zł (₡ 581,480) | ₡ 697,778 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,832 zł (₡ 419,900) | ₡ 355,854 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 433 zł (₡ 64,180) | ₡ 41,314 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,570 zł (₡ 381,070) | ₡ 441,170 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,888 zł (₡ 279,840) | ₡ 234,444 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (₡ 43,510) | ₡ 32,658 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (₡ 6,166) | ₡ 18,254 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,695 zł (₡ 251,322) | ₡ 255,780 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 zł (₡ 68,075) | ₡ 81,228 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (₡ 3,763) | ₡ 4,343 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (₡ 3,687) | ₡ 2,482 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 311 zł (₡ 46,076) | ₡ 37,539 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 zł (₡ 21,311) | ₡ 26,928 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł (₡ 44,463) | ₡ 60,850 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 zł (₡ 48,872) | ₡ 51,452 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,326 zł (₡ 11,908,418) | ₡ 14,007,700 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 zł (₡ 754) | ₡ 661 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107 zł (₡ 15,860) | ₡ 24,035 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (₡ 3,067) | ₡ 3,320 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (₡ 4,927) | ₡ 11,750 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 123 zł (₡ 18,228) | ₡ 35,721 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (₡ 2,459) | ₡ 3,189 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (₡ 1,605) | ₡ 3,321 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (₡ 1,795) | ₡ 3,805 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.11 zł (₡ 757) | ₡ 1,856 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₡ 1,140) | ₡ 1,765 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 zł (₡ 6,304) | ₡ 6,383 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (₡ 9,900) | ₡ 16,849 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (₡ 8,229) | ₡ 6,401 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196 zł (₡ 29,021) | ₡ 25,841 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 zł (₡ 19,778) | ₡ 28,638 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (₡ 3,363) | ₡ 4,003 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₡ 1,793) | ₡ 1,938 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (₡ 1,413) | ₡ 1,688 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,927 zł (₡ 285,724) | ₡ 317,568 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (₡ 60) | ₡ 43 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 zł (₡ 16,127) | ₡ 39,071 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₡ 2,441) | ₡ 2,194 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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