- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł ($7) | $4.57 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł ($5.01) | $5.45 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł ($2.31) | $3.68 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł ($0.78) | $1.14 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.72) | $2.25 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.80) | $1.31 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł ($3.36) | $4.01 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł ($0.92) | $2.11 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.09 zł ($0.55) | $1.65 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 zł ($0.82) | $1.52 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 zł ($1.38) | $1.90 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł ($0.71) | $1.06 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,899 zł ($1,030) | $700 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł ($755) | $432 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł ($119) | $64 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł ($619) | $589 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł ($470) | $379 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł ($79) | $50 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 zł ($10) | $28 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł ($485) | $601 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł ($110) | $213 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł ($7) | $5.31 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł ($5.68) | $4.35 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł ($75) | $66 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł ($40) | $57 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł ($79) | $114 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł ($88) | $104 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,937 zł ($21,120) | $30,751 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł ($1.32) | $0.56 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł ($27) | $21 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł ($5.20) | $6 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł ($34) | $37 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł ($3.98) | $6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.30) | $4.92 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.94) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł ($1.26) | $2.24 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.05) | $1.87 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł ($17) | $23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($14) | $11 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł ($59) | $63 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł ($33) | $44 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł ($5.63) | $8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($3.00) | $2.90 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł ($2.27) | $3.42 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł ($517) | $785 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł ($0.13) | $0.20 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł ($34) | $47 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.23) | $5.17 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador
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