- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (Q54) | Q49 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (Q39) | Q42 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Q18) | Q21 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (Q6) | Q12 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Q21) | Q15 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Q14) | Q8 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (Q27) | Q38 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (Q7) | Q18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (Q4.23) | Q9 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.12 zł (Q6) | Q11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (Q61) | Q87 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (Q11) | Q15 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (Q5.64) | Q7 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,925 zł (Q8,045) | Q6,396 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,905 zł (Q5,955) | Q4,601 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (Q948) | Q690 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,410 zł (Q4,941) | Q4,659 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,835 zł (Q3,763) | Q3,545 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 315 zł (Q646) | Q450 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (Q76) | Q341 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,847 zł (Q3,786) | Q3,536 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 zł (Q862) | Q747 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (Q53) | Q102 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (Q43) | Q44 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (Q615) | Q430 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 zł (Q322) | Q466 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (Q612) | Q745 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (Q682) | Q699 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,850 zł (Q161,641) | Q137,039 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 zł (Q10) | Q19 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (Q214) | Q175 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (Q39) | Q42 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (Q60) | Q144 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (Q259) | Q274 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (Q37) | Q50 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Q25) | Q33 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (Q25) | Q40 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.89 zł (Q10) | Q21 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Q16) | Q17 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (Q77) | Q58 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (Q134) | Q139 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (Q111) | Q89 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (Q454) | Q185 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (Q262) | Q373 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (Q42) | Q46 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (Q23) | Q25 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (Q18) | Q25 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,949 zł (Q3,996) | Q4,893 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (Q1.00) | Q1.74 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (Q257) | Q426 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Q33) | Q23 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.050
GTQ
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,229 prices entered by 662 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala
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