- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (Q55) | Q43 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (Q39) | Q42 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Q18) | Q28 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.95 zł (Q6) | Q11 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (Q22) | Q14 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Q15) | Q9 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (Q29) | Q38 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.61 zł (Q7) | Q18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (Q4.25) | Q8 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (Q7) | Q11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (Q61) | Q74 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.12 zł (Q11) | Q14 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (Q5.43) | Q7 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,903 zł (Q8,094) | Q6,396 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,851 zł (Q5,913) | Q4,601 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (Q979) | Q690 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (Q4,918) | Q4,905 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,750 zł (Q3,630) | Q3,545 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 306 zł (Q634) | Q450 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (Q80) | Q387 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (Q3,969) | Q3,344 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (Q890) | Q755 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (Q53) | Q59 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (Q52) | Q20 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 zł (Q577) | Q628 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (Q306) | Q404 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (Q609) | Q716 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (Q690) | Q686 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,621 zł (Q163,050) | Q117,546 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 zł (Q10) | Q7 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (Q218) | Q118 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Q38) | Q45 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (Q62) | Q121 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (Q266) | Q254 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (Q30) | Q49 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (Q26) | Q30 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (Q23) | Q40 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (Q10) | Q16 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Q16) | Q13 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (Q84) | Q58 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (Q141) | Q150 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (Q111) | Q84 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (Q445) | Q178 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (Q253) | Q309 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (Q45) | Q47 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (Q23) | Q25 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (Q18) | Q25 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,058 zł (Q4,267) | Q4,893 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (Q1.02) | Q1.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (Q263) | Q426 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Q33) | Q24 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.074
GTQ
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,218 prices entered by 634 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Guatemala
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