Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (₨528) | ₨389 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (₨365) | ₨276 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₨161) | ₨143 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (₨53) | ₨52 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₨188) | ₨73 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₨122) | ₨37 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (₨235) | ₨210 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 zł (₨61) | ₨141 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.53 zł (₨47) | ₨28 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 zł (₨61) | ₨127 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (₨527) | ₨883 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.41 zł (₨100) | ₨83 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (₨49) | ₨35 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,850 zł (₨71,424) | ₨31,456 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,839 zł (₨52,674) | ₨20,164 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 zł (₨8,874) | ₨4,098 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,450 zł (₨45,452) | ₨24,066 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,879 zł (₨34,852) | ₨14,071 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284 zł (₨5,266) | ₨3,193 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 zł (₨793) | ₨758 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 zł (₨30,971) | ₨30,713 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 448 zł (₨8,316) | ₨10,779 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (₨484) | ₨386 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (₨494) | ₨289 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (₨5,581) | ₨2,378 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 zł (₨2,547) | ₨2,579 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 zł (₨5,625) | ₨3,771 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 zł (₨6,326) | ₨2,788 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,651 zł (₨1,514,721) | ₨924,452 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (₨95) | ₨76 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107 zł (₨1,993) | ₨1,214 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (₨361) | ₨111 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (₨553) | ₨211 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 zł (₨2,322) | ₨1,034 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (₨308) | ₨250 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (₨207) | ₨175 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (₨229) | ₨231 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 zł (₨101) | ₨150 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₨141) | ₨67 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (₨823) | ₨253 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (₨1,230) | ₨1,230 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (₨1,016) | ₨476 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196 zł (₨3,632) | ₨1,756 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 zł (₨2,474) | ₨1,932 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (₨421) | ₨703 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₨223) | ₨217 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (₨176) | ₨243 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,927 zł (₨35,754) | ₨34,455 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (₨8) | ₨3.88 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 zł (₨2,107) | ₨1,995 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₨302) | ₨244 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 42% more expensive than in India
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