- Cost of Living
- Poland
- France
- Comparison
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 | 26 zł (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.38) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.07) | €6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (€0.67) | €1.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.33) | €4.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.70) | €2.69 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.17) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (€0.79) | €2.60 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (€0.50) | €1.80 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (€0.74) | €2.18 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.05 zł (€1.17) | €1.97 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (€0.60) | €1.15 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,852 zł (€893) | €2,190 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,780 zł (€644) | €1,513 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 434 zł (€101) | €142 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł (€544) | €944 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,690 zł (€392) | €815 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (€68) | €96 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 zł (€431) | €353 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (€91) | €110 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€5.96) | €8 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.43) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (€66) | €90 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 zł (€33) | €39 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (€66) | €102 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (€76) | €141 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (€18,074) | €23,758 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (€1.09) | €1.42 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (€24) | €66 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.87) | €5.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 zł (€26) | €26 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.53) | €4.58 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.75) | €3.99 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.64) | €3.96 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (€1.11) | €1.80 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.64) | €2.22 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (€15) | €44 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 203 zł (€47) | €89 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (€29) | €68 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (€4.70) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.47) | €4.02 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (€1.97) | €6 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (€481) | €461 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 zł (€0.13) | €0.21 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (€28) | €57 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.64) | €8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 48% cheaper than in France
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