Cost of living in Poland compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (€7) | €17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 zł (€4.63) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (€2.44) | €5.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.54 zł (€0.75) | €1.08 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (€2.52) | €3.80 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.33) | €2.92 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (€3.32) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (€0.80) | €2.86 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18 zł (€0.68) | €1.99 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.52 zł (€0.75) | €1.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (€5.45) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.61) | €2.08 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 zł (€0.66) | €1.19 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,011 zł (€851) | €1,638 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,223 zł (€683) | €1,415 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 545 zł (€116) | €135 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,655 zł (€563) | €985 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,955 zł (€415) | €639 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 zł (€80) | €82 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 zł (€282) | €387 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 zł (€90) | €87 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 zł (€5.53) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 32% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312 zł (€66) | €95 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 zł (€27) | €38 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (€63) | €83 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320 zł (€68) | €129 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,855 zł (€20,329) | €26,172 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.46) | €1.91 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł (€26) | €54 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.63) | €5.60 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (€35) | €25 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.32) | €4.65 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.60) | €4.01 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (€2.97) | €3.17 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.39 zł (€0.93) | €1.85 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.69) | €2.21 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (€10) | €20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (€17) | €42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (€11) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 zł (€30) | €73 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 zł (€29) | €59 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (€5.29) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (€2.86) | €3.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (€2.26) | €5.51 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,352 zł (€499) | €456 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (€0.05) | €0.27 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (€25) | €37 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.67) | €10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 43% cheaper than in France
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