Cost of living in Poland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł ($5.63) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł ($2.33) | $2.34 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł ($0.77) | $0.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.64) | $2.05 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.76) | $1.20 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($3.22) | $4.14 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.81 zł ($1.02) | $1.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 zł ($0.77) | $1.05 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł ($0.93) | $1.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł ($8) | $13 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.65 zł ($1.51) | $2.00 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł ($0.74) | $0.78 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,124 zł ($1,104) | $713 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952 zł ($790) | $380 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 475 zł ($127) | $54 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,446 zł ($654) | $523 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł ($528) | $292 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 zł ($91) | $37 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł ($13) | $25 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,673 zł ($448) | $515 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 425 zł ($114) | $151 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł ($5.93) | $8 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł ($78) | $65 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł ($44) | $46 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł ($79) | $104 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł ($93) | $82 | + 14% | |
| 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 | 76,363 zł ($20,435) | $19,621 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł ($1.25) | $0.90 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101 zł ($27) | $24 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.89) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł ($8) | $9 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł ($36) | $30 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł ($4.13) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.15) | $3.66 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.40) | $5.12 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77 zł ($1.54) | $2.00 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.05) | $1.88 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł ($12) | $10 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł ($19) | $17 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł ($15) | $11 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł ($57) | $53 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł ($33) | $40 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł ($5.59) | $8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł ($3.13) | $3.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł ($2.77) | $2.07 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,995 zł ($534) | $585 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł ($0.13) | $0.17 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł ($30) | $53 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($4.62) | $5.05 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador
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