- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł ($7) | $4.36 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł ($5.12) | $5.57 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł ($2.34) | $3.61 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł ($0.79) | $1.08 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.82) | $2.25 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.94) | $1.27 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł ($3.72) | $3.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł ($0.98) | $1.97 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł ($0.57) | $1.41 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł ($0.87) | $1.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł ($9) | $17 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł ($1.39) | $1.85 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł ($0.72) | $1.13 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,842 zł ($1,046) | $692 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,825 zł ($769) | $443 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 zł ($130) | $91 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,332 zł ($635) | $650 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł ($464) | $379 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł ($84) | $56 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł ($10) | $28 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,868 zł ($508) | $629 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 zł ($118) | $200 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł ($7) | $5.61 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł ($7) | $4.18 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł ($75) | $73 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł ($40) | $60 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł ($79) | $120 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł ($92) | $113 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 9% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,959 zł ($21,217) | $30,909 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.85 zł ($1.32) | $0.59 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł ($28) | $21 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.81) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł ($34) | $34 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł ($3.99) | $6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.33) | $4.98 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($3.12) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł ($1.36) | $2.36 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł ($2.04) | $2.01 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł ($11) | $8 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł ($18) | $23 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł ($14) | $11 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł ($57) | $73 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł ($31) | $47 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł ($5.93) | $8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($2.92) | $2.99 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł ($2.31) | $3.22 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł ($551) | $747 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł ($0.13) | $0.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł ($34) | $50 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.29) | $5.12 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador
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