- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 1% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (1,963 Ft) | 1,818 Ft | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (1,415 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (635 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (221 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (761 Ft) | 622 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (506 Ft) | 611 Ft | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (963 Ft) | 961 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (257 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (153 Ft) | 219 Ft | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.12 zł (231 Ft) | 242 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (2,207 Ft) | 1,765 Ft | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (388 Ft) | 389 Ft | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (204 Ft) | 147 Ft | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,925 zł (290,711 Ft) | 242,923 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,905 zł (215,164 Ft) | 167,154 Ft | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (34,255 Ft) | 45,487 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,410 zł (178,529 Ft) | 170,493 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,835 zł (135,957 Ft) | 112,624 Ft | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 315 zł (23,353 Ft) | 28,184 Ft | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (2,750 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,847 zł (136,816 Ft) | 124,076 Ft | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 zł (31,139 Ft) | 28,857 Ft | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (1,920 Ft) | 2,613 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (1,558 Ft) | 1,926 Ft | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 3% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (22,240 Ft) | 19,292 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 zł (11,629 Ft) | 12,392 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (22,097 Ft) | 23,174 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (24,659 Ft) | 28,730 Ft | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,850 zł (5,840,772 Ft) | 5,554,070 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 zł (371 Ft) | 372 Ft | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (7,723 Ft) | 9,628 Ft | - 20% | |
| 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 (1,426 Ft) | 2,564 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (2,155 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (9,347 Ft) | 10,777 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (1,333 Ft) | 1,273 Ft | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (890 Ft) | 948 Ft | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (921 Ft) | 785 Ft | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.89 zł (362 Ft) | 370 Ft | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (589 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (2,779 Ft) | 2,876 Ft | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (4,834 Ft) | 6,904 Ft | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (4,024 Ft) | 3,232 Ft | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (16,422 Ft) | 14,395 Ft | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (9,456 Ft) | 11,491 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (1,521 Ft) | 1,564 Ft | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (826 Ft) | 683 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (650 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,949 zł (144,384 Ft) | 147,129 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (36 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (9,273 Ft) | 12,590 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,193 Ft) | 1,255 Ft | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
74.075
HUF
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,141 prices entered by 993 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Hungary
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