Cost of living in Poland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 zł ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł ($4.61) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł ($2.27) | $2.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.65 zł ($0.74) | $0.99 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł ($2.37) | $2.26 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł ($2.29) | $1.46 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł ($3.21) | $3.99 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.83 zł ($0.77) | $1.83 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.15 zł ($0.64) | $1.23 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.59 zł ($0.73) | $1.54 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł ($5.19) | $14 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł ($1.55) | $1.93 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.16 zł ($0.64) | $0.85 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,023 zł ($812) | $636 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,448 zł ($696) | $365 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 542 zł ($109) | $58 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,562 zł ($517) | $430 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,087 zł ($421) | $263 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 436 zł ($88) | $37 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł ($9) | $24 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 zł ($269) | $491 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 zł ($85) | $163 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 zł ($5.26) | $8 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 321 zł ($65) | $65 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 zł ($31) | $50 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł ($60) | $104 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320 zł ($65) | $77 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 96,340 zł ($19,453) | $20,474 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.40) | $1.01 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 120 zł ($24) | $22 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł ($3.46) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 zł ($33) | $35 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł ($3.16) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($2.48) | $3.49 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł ($2.83) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.56 zł ($0.92) | $2.14 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł ($1.77) | $1.45 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł ($9) | $11 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł ($17) | $18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 zł ($29) | $34 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 zł ($26) | $41 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł ($5.14) | $10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł ($2.72) | $3.91 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł ($2.14) | $1.72 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,352 zł ($475) | $797 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł ($0.04) | $0.14 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł ($23) | $55 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($3.51) | $5.00 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador
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