Cost of living in Poland compared to Croatia
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (€12) | €18 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 zł (€5.20) | €5.86 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.69 zł (€1.32) | €1.28 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (€4.13) | €3.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (€3.68) | €2.27 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (€5.62) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 zł (€1.46) | €1.54 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.78 zł (€1.34) | €1.28 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (€1.41) | €1.50 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 zł (€14) | €8 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (€2.45) | €2.08 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.76 zł (€1.33) | €0.89 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 56% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,688 zł (€1,781) | €1,055 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,442 zł (€1,260) | €832 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,468 zł (€340) | €180 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,745 zł (€1,099) | €664 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,809 zł (€882) | €544 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 886 zł (€205) | €123 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 zł (€17) | €19 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,947 zł (€451) | €597 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 770 zł (€178) | €95 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 zł (€14) | €17 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76 zł (€18) | €12 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 64% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 403 zł (€93) | €60 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 zł (€45) | €26 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 396 zł (€92) | €77 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 582 zł (€135) | €64 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,431 zł (€33,682) | €24,682 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.72) | €1.48 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188 zł (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 57% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 zł (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 71 zł (€16) | €9 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 zł (€62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (€7) | €5.00 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (€5.22) | €2.91 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.10) | €2.24 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (€2.93) | €1.00 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (€3.01) | €2.00 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99 zł (€23) | €12 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 zł (€34) | €44 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (€16) | €15 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 435 zł (€101) | €30 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 zł (€53) | €74 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 zł (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.36) | €2.72 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (€4.91) | €4.24 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,935 zł (€680) | €1,450 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (€0.24) | €0.12 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 zł (€49) | €53 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (€5.62) | €5.27 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Croatia
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