Cost of living in Poland compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (€9) | €19 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.30) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (€0.94) | €1.23 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.24) | €4.59 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.71) | €3.25 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.30) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.83 zł (€0.89) | €2.61 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (€0.80) | €1.88 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 zł (€0.94) | €2.03 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (€7) | €10 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€2.06) | €2.34 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.78 zł (€0.87) | €1.24 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,452 zł (€1,492) | €1,601 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (€1,078) | €1,353 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 zł (€260) | €201 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (€858) | €1,110 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (€649) | €900 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (€94) | €100 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (€391) | €415 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (€143) | €123 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (€73) | €93 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€34) | €43 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (€77) | €92 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (€91) | €104 | - 13% | |
| 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 | 117,976 zł (€27,289) | €27,751 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.56) | €1.89 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (€26) | €60 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.85) | €3.58 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (€37) | €28 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (€5.00) | €3.65 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (€3.92) | €4.10 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (€3.17) | €3.26 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.82) | €3.02 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (€2.71) | €3.09 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Poland | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (€23) | €47 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (€47) | €151 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (€44) | €62 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.29) | €4.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (€3.04) | €7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (€670) | €532 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (€0.11) | €0.38 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 zł (€34) | €34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€4.26) | €11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 31% cheaper than in France
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