- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł ($7) | $3.84 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł ($5.12) | $5.48 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł ($2.50) | $3.94 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł ($0.79) | $1.09 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.74) | $2.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.98) | $1.49 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł ($3.79) | $4.48 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.37 zł ($0.92) | $2.12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.13 zł ($0.58) | $1.34 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł ($0.87) | $1.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.08 zł ($1.39) | $1.73 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 zł ($0.71) | $1.07 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 18% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,888 zł ($1,064) | $650 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,808 zł ($769) | $443 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423 zł ($116) | $95 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł ($643) | $568 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 zł ($465) | $323 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 393 zł ($108) | $95 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł ($10) | $28 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,816 zł ($497) | $732 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 zł ($106) | $197 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł ($6) | $4.15 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 286 zł ($78) | $68 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł ($40) | $63 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 284 zł ($78) | $129 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł ($91) | $104 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,593 zł ($21,243) | $28,672 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.70 zł ($1.29) | $0.54 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł ($28) | $21 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł ($4.13) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł ($9) | $5.66 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 zł ($31) | $29 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł ($3.90) | $4.89 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.23) | $4.54 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($3.04) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł ($1.40) | $1.92 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł ($1.92) | $1.80 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł ($11) | $6 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł ($18) | $21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($15) | $11 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 191 zł ($52) | $73 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 zł ($36) | $47 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł ($5.61) | $7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($2.88) | $3.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł ($2.33) | $2.96 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,111 zł ($578) | $780 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 zł ($0.21) | $0.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł ($33) | $52 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.31) | $5.12 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Ecuador
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