Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (₨544) | ₨367 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (₨410) | ₨290 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₨170) | ₨142 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł (₨56) | ₨52 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₨192) | ₨72 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₨128) | ₨36 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (₨235) | ₨229 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.81 zł (₨74) | ₨138 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 zł (₨56) | ₨31 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (₨68) | ₨132 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (₨547) | ₨768 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.65 zł (₨110) | ₨85 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł (₨54) | ₨36 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,124 zł (₨80,455) | ₨33,514 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952 zł (₨57,589) | ₨20,078 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 475 zł (₨9,265) | ₨4,877 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,446 zł (₨47,708) | ₨19,082 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (₨38,474) | ₨12,146 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 zł (₨6,644) | ₨3,419 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (₨935) | ₨678 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,673 zł (₨32,638) | ₨29,148 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 425 zł (₨8,287) | ₨10,326 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (₨585) | ₨399 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (₨432) | ₨254 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (₨5,711) | ₨2,330 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (₨3,184) | ₨2,598 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (₨5,733) | ₨3,668 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (₨6,797) | ₨2,755 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,363 zł (₨1,489,644) | ₨921,658 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł (₨91) | ₨79 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101 zł (₨1,973) | ₨1,229 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (₨357) | ₨105 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (₨557) | ₨209 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł (₨2,619) | ₨622 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (₨301) | ₨319 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₨229) | ₨163 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₨248) | ₨255 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77 zł (₨113) | ₨141 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₨149) | ₨67 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (₨876) | ₨240 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (₨1,406) | ₨1,189 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (₨1,116) | ₨473 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (₨4,173) | ₨1,675 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (₨2,396) | ₨1,633 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (₨407) | ₨597 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₨228) | ₨195 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (₨202) | ₨190 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,995 zł (₨38,919) | ₨36,308 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (₨10) | ₨5.16 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (₨2,182) | ₨1,585 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (₨337) | ₨270 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Poland is 55% more expensive than in India
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