Cost of living in Poland compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.03) | €4.94 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (€0.90) | €1.15 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (€2.83) | €4.39 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.40) | €2.23 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.12) | €5.09 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (€0.81) | €1.35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (€0.84) | €1.12 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (€0.88) | €1.35 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€1.90) | €2.13 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (€0.85) | €0.99 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,659 zł (€1,228) | €956 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,042 zł (€877) | €701 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,066 zł (€231) | €130 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,680 zł (€799) | €590 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,507 zł (€544) | €441 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (€81) | €82 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (€373) | €496 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (€99) | €86 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (€11) | €11 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (€72) | €87 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (€31) | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (€75) | €106 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (€23,513) | €27,558 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.50) | €1.68 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (€24) | €48 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.61) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (€36) | €47 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (€4.70) | €4.01 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (€3.07) | €4.00 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (€2.97) | €3.25 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.72) | €2.04 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (€2.57) | €2.48 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (€11) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Poland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (€22) | €49 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (€55) | €30 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (€37) | €52 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (€6) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (€3.25) | €1.89 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.69) | €2.68 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (€629) | €824 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (€30) | €43 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.87) | €4.66 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,978 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Croatia
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