- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (Q52) | Q44 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (Q38) | Q42 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Q18) | Q26 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (Q5.83) | Q11 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Q20) | Q14 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Q15) | Q9 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (Q27) | Q40 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (Q7) | Q18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (Q4.30) | Q8 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (Q6) | Q10 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (Q59) | Q74 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.05 zł (Q10) | Q15 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (Q5.16) | Q6 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,852 zł (Q7,743) | Q6,396 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,780 zł (Q5,589) | Q4,601 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 434 zł (Q872) | Q690 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł (Q4,720) | Q4,827 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,690 zł (Q3,397) | Q3,545 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (Q589) | Q464 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (Q76) | Q389 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 zł (Q3,735) | Q3,457 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (Q791) | Q755 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (Q52) | Q59 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (Q47) | Q20 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (Q571) | Q647 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 zł (Q284) | Q404 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (Q573) | Q716 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (Q660) | Q770 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (Q156,758) | Q128,369 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (Q9) | Q7 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (Q207) | Q124 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (Q34) | Q45 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (Q59) | Q136 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 zł (Q229) | Q261 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (Q31) | Q49 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Q24) | Q30 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (Q23) | Q41 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (Q10) | Q16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (Q14) | Q13 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (Q82) | Q62 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (Q133) | Q157 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (Q104) | Q83 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 203 zł (Q409) | Q178 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (Q253) | Q301 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (Q41) | Q47 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (Q21) | Q26 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (Q17) | Q25 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (Q4,169) | Q4,218 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 zł (Q1.13) | Q1.12 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (Q245) | Q483 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Q32) | Q23 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.010
GTQ
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,326 prices entered by 652 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala
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