Cost of living in Poland compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (€4.54) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.97) | €5.31 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł (€0.64) | €1.08 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.16) | €3.90 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.39) | €2.75 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.72) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.41 zł (€0.76) | €2.39 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.83 zł (€0.63) | €1.66 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 zł (€0.73) | €2.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.50 zł (€1.22) | €2.01 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 zł (€0.62) | €1.05 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,930 zł (€873) | €2,011 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,809 zł (€624) | €1,224 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 454 zł (€101) | €151 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427 zł (€540) | €1,111 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,871 zł (€416) | €737 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 zł (€64) | €109 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,690 zł (€375) | €326 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443 zł (€98) | €77 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.15) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (€63) | €89 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 zł (€35) | €36 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 zł (€66) | €102 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 352 zł (€78) | €112 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,130 zł (€17,809) | €26,702 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (€1.09) | €1.47 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (€23) | €67 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.79) | €5.31 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł (€30) | €25 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.45) | €4.36 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.54) | €3.79 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.71) | €3.78 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.70 zł (€1.27) | €1.79 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.71) | €2.03 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 zł (€16) | €38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 192 zł (€43) | €73 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (€29) | €55 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (€4.47) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.52) | €3.95 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.22) | €6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,031 zł (€451) | €488 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124 zł (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.69) | €10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 48% cheaper than in France
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