Cost of living in Poland compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (₡ 4,679) | ₡ 5,864 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (₡ 3,406) | ₡ 3,943 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₡ 1,423) | ₡ 1,819 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (₡ 466) | ₡ 840 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₡ 1,538) | ₡ 1,706 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (₡ 1,041) | ₡ 1,067 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (₡ 1,913) | ₡ 2,758 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (₡ 587) | ₡ 1,965 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (₡ 465) | ₡ 959 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 zł (₡ 552) | ₡ 1,054 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (₡ 4,331) | ₡ 9,433 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (₡ 978) | ₡ 1,531 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (₡ 442) | ₡ 735 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,004 zł (₡ 642,850) | ₡ 566,613 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (₡ 469,257) | ₡ 278,738 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (₡ 75,672) | ₡ 37,389 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,463 zł (₡ 395,403) | ₡ 465,082 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (₡ 316,684) | ₡ 229,175 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (₡ 49,574) | ₡ 24,475 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (₡ 7,694) | ₡ 15,436 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (₡ 269,611) | ₡ 188,597 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (₡ 67,325) | ₡ 57,903 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (₡ 4,873) | ₡ 4,422 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (₡ 3,557) | ₡ 2,275 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (₡ 46,872) | ₡ 35,853 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (₡ 25,626) | ₡ 20,140 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (₡ 47,275) | ₡ 51,359 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (₡ 54,899) | ₡ 46,668 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,305 zł (₡ 12,091,499) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.52 zł (₡ 725) | ₡ 588 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (₡ 16,427) | ₡ 23,064 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (₡ 2,936) | ₡ 4,978 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (₡ 4,582) | ₡ 6,819 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (₡ 22,058) | ₡ 44,377 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (₡ 2,481) | ₡ 3,034 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₡ 1,965) | ₡ 2,399 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₡ 2,020) | ₡ 3,440 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 zł (₡ 839) | ₡ 1,593 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (₡ 1,175) | ₡ 1,319 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (₡ 7,209) | ₡ 7,324 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (₡ 11,581) | ₡ 12,943 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (₡ 9,034) | ₡ 5,929 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (₡ 34,353) | ₡ 16,811 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (₡ 19,725) | ₡ 29,833 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (₡ 3,353) | ₡ 3,957 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₡ 1,891) | ₡ 2,206 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (₡ 1,663) | ₡ 1,416 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (₡ 322,067) | ₡ 302,259 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 zł (₡ 73) | ₡ 46 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (₡ 17,964) | ₡ 37,582 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (₡ 2,823) | ₡ 2,221 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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