Cost of living in Poland compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 52% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Poland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (E£ 256) | E£ 180 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (E£ 193) | E£ 114 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (E£ 95) | E£ 88 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 zł (E£ 28) | E£ 25 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (E£ 90) | E£ 45 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (E£ 82) | E£ 15 | + 458% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (E£ 127) | E£ 69 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (E£ 27) | E£ 29 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33 zł (E£ 24) | E£ 10 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (E£ 30) | E£ 30 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (E£ 211) | E£ 375 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (E£ 58) | E£ 17 | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (E£ 27) | E£ 10 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 275% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Poland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,751 zł (E£ 40,957) | E£ 9,651 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,297 zł (E£ 30,603) | E£ 4,565 | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 956 zł (E£ 6,808) | E£ 1,042 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,220 zł (E£ 22,932) | E£ 5,502 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,481 zł (E£ 17,670) | E£ 3,106 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 477 zł (E£ 3,395) | E£ 814 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł (E£ 379) | E£ 204 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,840 zł (E£ 13,102) | E£ 6,805 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483 zł (E£ 3,441) | E£ 3,753 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 zł (E£ 302) | E£ 139 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (E£ 228) | E£ 99 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Poland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (E£ 2,367) | E£ 712 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 zł (E£ 1,059) | E£ 1,528 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 zł (E£ 2,292) | E£ 1,946 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 zł (E£ 2,805) | E£ 1,019 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 59% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Poland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,039 zł (E£ 748,087) | E£ 774,589 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (E£ 51) | E£ 10 | + 423% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 zł (E£ 880) | E£ 428 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 125% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Poland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (E£ 121) | E£ 36 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł (E£ 301) | E£ 87 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 175 zł (E£ 1,247) | E£ 299 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 zł (E£ 153) | E£ 65 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (E£ 104) | E£ 69 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (E£ 100) | E£ 73 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.92 zł (E£ 42) | E£ 30 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (E£ 69) | E£ 26 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (E£ 401) | E£ 81 | + 392% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Poland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (E£ 726) | E£ 368 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (E£ 405) | E£ 206 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 zł (E£ 1,211) | E£ 698 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (E£ 1,252) | E£ 735 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (E£ 184) | E£ 136 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (E£ 98) | E£ 54 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (E£ 92) | E£ 71 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,670 zł (E£ 19,017) | E£ 16,963 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (E£ 2.14) | E£ 5.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 zł (E£ 1,021) | E£ 808 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (E£ 120) | E£ 49 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 81% more expensive than in Egypt
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