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Cost of living in Poland compared to France
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.37) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (€1.95) | €5.87 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.01 zł (€0.70) | €1.08 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.35) | €4.44 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.42) | €2.82 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€3.10) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 zł (€0.78) | €2.53 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.10 zł (€0.49) | €1.73 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (€0.74) | €1.85 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.30 zł (€1.23) | €2.07 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 zł (€0.65) | €1.12 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,926 zł (€914) | €2,053 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,883 zł (€671) | €1,533 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 496 zł (€115) | €163 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,491 zł (€580) | €1,059 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,865 zł (€434) | €820 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 337 zł (€78) | €108 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,661 zł (€386) | €355 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 447 zł (€104) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.26) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 308 zł (€72) | €90 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 zł (€36) | €36 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 zł (€70) | €95 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (€80) | €119 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,786 zł (€18,565) | €22,054 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.06 zł (€1.18) | €1.47 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (€24) | €66 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (€4.54) | €4.97 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 133 zł (€31) | €25 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 zł (€4.62) | €4.17 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.70) | €4.04 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.88) | €3.66 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (€1.11) | €1.87 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.76) | €2.20 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (€16) | €40 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (€13) | €21 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 223 zł (€52) | €65 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 zł (€30) | €55 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.88) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.68) | €3.90 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.05) | €6 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,923 zł (€447) | €435 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (€0.12) | €0.21 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (€28) | €47 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.79) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% cheaper than in France
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