- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 2% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (2,011 Ft) | 1,824 Ft | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (1,431 Ft) | 1,616 Ft | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (658 Ft) | 764 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (224 Ft) | 263 Ft | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (793 Ft) | 640 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (547 Ft) | 592 Ft | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (1,047 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (268 Ft) | 385 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (155 Ft) | 217 Ft | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (239 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (2,245 Ft) | 1,717 Ft | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.19 zł (390 Ft) | 397 Ft | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 zł (195 Ft) | 138 Ft | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,928 zł (295,388 Ft) | 248,071 Ft | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,922 zł (219,721 Ft) | 168,179 Ft | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (35,528 Ft) | 44,003 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (178,335 Ft) | 167,997 Ft | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,770 zł (133,092 Ft) | 113,101 Ft | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (22,703 Ft) | 27,776 Ft | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (2,856 Ft) | 3,245 Ft | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (143,928 Ft) | 120,074 Ft | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (32,291 Ft) | 26,389 Ft | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (1,939 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (1,908 Ft) | 1,824 Ft | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (21,323 Ft) | 19,564 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 zł (11,253 Ft) | 12,244 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (22,187 Ft) | 22,928 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (24,981 Ft) | 28,358 Ft | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,995 zł (5,940,579 Ft) | 5,451,530 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (370 Ft) | 371 Ft | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (7,883 Ft) | 9,680 Ft | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (1,398 Ft) | 2,552 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (2,264 Ft) | 3,003 Ft | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (9,854 Ft) | 12,014 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (1,101 Ft) | 1,178 Ft | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (952 Ft) | 924 Ft | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (832 Ft) | 761 Ft | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (370 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (579 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (2,931 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (5,146 Ft) | 6,494 Ft | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (4,042 Ft) | 3,338 Ft | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (16,143 Ft) | 14,785 Ft | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (9,184 Ft) | 11,500 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (1,647 Ft) | 1,554 Ft | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (846 Ft) | 649 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (652 Ft) | 503 Ft | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,006 zł (150,821 Ft) | 147,632 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (37 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (9,543 Ft) | 13,098 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,194 Ft) | 1,247 Ft | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Hungary
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