Cost of living in Poland compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Poland | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.30) | €4.69 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (€0.92) | €1.59 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.25) | €4.25 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.84) | €1.96 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.50) | €7 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (€0.96) | €1.86 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (€1.11) | €1.21 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (€0.96) | €1.56 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€2.09) | €2.36 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (€0.88) | €0.72 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Poland is 49% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Poland | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (€1,551) | €779 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (€1,093) | €633 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (€206) | €151 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (€870) | €514 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (€656) | €379 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (€106) | €151 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (€348) | €367 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (€157) | €109 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (€10) | €10 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Poland | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (€70) | €61 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (€35) | €34 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (€78) | €98 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (€90) | €135 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Poland | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (€27,507) | €28,344 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.57) | €1.91 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (€26) | €28 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Poland | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (€7) | €4.45 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (€5.12) | €5.67 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (€3.09) | €2.00 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (€3.72) | €3.37 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€3.01) | €3.00 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (€1.71) | €2.86 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (€2.36) | €2.37 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (€13) | €12 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Poland | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (€24) | €33 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (€54) | €39 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (€43) | €45 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.33) | €4.00 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (€3.15) | €5.38 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (€961) | €843 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (€0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (€35) | €33 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (€4.31) | €5.01 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.23165
EUR
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 241 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Greece
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 32% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Greece
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 121% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Greece
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Greece
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Greece