Cost of living in Poland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (2,196 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (1,657 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (685 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł (228 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (776 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (519 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (949 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.81 zł (300 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 zł (227 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (274 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (2,208 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.65 zł (445 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł (218 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Poland is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,124 zł (324,884 Ft) | 304,280 Ft | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952 zł (232,547 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 475 zł (37,411 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,446 zł (192,650 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (155,360 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 zł (26,830 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (3,774 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,673 zł (131,793 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 425 zł (33,462 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (2,362 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (1,745 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (23,061 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (12,856 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (23,150 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (27,446 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,962 zł (6,062,452 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł (368 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101 zł (7,966 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (1,440 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (2,248 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł (10,575 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (1,217 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (927 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (1,002 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77 zł (455 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (602 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (3,537 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (5,676 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (4,505 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (16,853 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (9,677 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (1,645 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (922 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (816 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,961 zł (154,490 Ft) | 163,826 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (39 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (8,813 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (1,360 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Hungary
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