Cost of living in Poland compared to Iceland
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Poland is 66% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Poland | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (1,467 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (1,040 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (489 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (137 kr) | 236 kr | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (481 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (421 kr) | 666 kr | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (667 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (142 kr) | 399 kr | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (165 kr) | 468 kr | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (142 kr) | 699 kr | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (1,131 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (310 kr) | 396 kr | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (131 kr) | 589 kr | - 78% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Poland is 65% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Poland | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (229,767 kr) | 337,107 kr | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (161,880 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (30,525 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (128,884 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (97,251 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (15,758 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (1,930 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (51,494 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (23,305 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (1,513 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (1,580 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 63% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Poland | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (10,325 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (5,188 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (11,584 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (13,279 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 60% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Poland | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (4,075,476 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (232 kr) | 313 kr | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (3,794 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 60% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Poland | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (976 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (758 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (6,421 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (457 kr) | 750 kr | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (551 kr) | 665 kr | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (446 kr) | 948 kr | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (253 kr) | 863 kr | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (350 kr) | 577 kr | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (1,855 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 61% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Poland | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (3,553 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (1,931 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (7,963 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (6,370 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (1,005 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (494 kr) | 697 kr | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (466 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (142,382 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (16 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (5,195 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (638 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,546 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 63% cheaper than in Iceland
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