- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (Q51) | Q43 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (Q37) | Q42 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Q17) | Q28 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (Q5.70) | Q11 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Q20) | Q14 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Q14) | Q9 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (Q27) | Q38 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (Q7) | Q18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (Q4.08) | Q8 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (Q6) | Q11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (Q60) | Q74 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.07 zł (Q10) | Q14 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (Q5.04) | Q7 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,811 zł (Q7,534) | Q6,396 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,813 zł (Q5,560) | Q4,601 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 449 zł (Q888) | Q690 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,337 zł (Q4,620) | Q4,724 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,726 zł (Q3,412) | Q3,545 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 310 zł (Q613) | Q450 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (Q73) | Q387 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,899 zł (Q3,754) | Q3,344 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (Q804) | Q755 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (Q53) | Q59 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (Q47) | Q20 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 zł (Q534) | Q628 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 zł (Q291) | Q404 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (Q575) | Q716 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (Q663) | Q686 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,940 zł (Q154,059) | Q137,477 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.80 zł (Q9) | Q7 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (Q204) | Q133 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (Q34) | Q45 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (Q57) | Q121 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 122 zł (Q242) | Q254 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (Q29) | Q49 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Q23) | Q30 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (Q23) | Q40 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (Q10) | Q16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (Q14) | Q13 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (Q81) | Q58 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (Q132) | Q150 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (Q103) | Q84 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (Q412) | Q178 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (Q236) | Q309 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (Q43) | Q47 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (Q21) | Q25 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (Q17) | Q25 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025 zł (Q4,003) | Q4,893 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (Q0.81) | Q1.12 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (Q244) | Q444 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Q31) | Q24 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.977
GTQ
/
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Cost of living in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala
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