Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (₨1,098) | ₨383 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (₨732) | ₨358 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (₨355) | ₨170 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 zł (₨104) | ₨60 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (₨374) | ₨94 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (₨278) | ₨45 | + 523% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 zł (₨483) | ₨271 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.21 zł (₨108) | ₨195 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 zł (₨89) | ₨39 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41 zł (₨112) | ₨167 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 zł (₨1,201) | ₨965 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (₨213) | ₨92 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.40 zł (₨91) | ₨41 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 242% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,876 zł (₨163,055) | ₨44,829 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,538 zł (₨114,651) | ₨28,092 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,461 zł (₨30,241) | ₨5,594 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,405 zł (₨91,188) | ₨26,703 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,540 zł (₨73,284) | ₨16,237 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,015 zł (₨21,012) | ₨4,587 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 zł (₨1,637) | ₨748 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (₨39,508) | ₨26,773 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757 zł (₨15,681) | ₨11,192 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 zł (₨1,163) | ₨462 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (₨1,608) | ₨754 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 399 zł (₨8,269) | ₨2,548 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 zł (₨4,324) | ₨2,614 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (₨8,424) | ₨4,093 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 603 zł (₨12,492) | ₨2,860 | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,180 zł (₨3,109,087) | ₨1,943,820 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₨141) | ₨103 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183 zł (₨3,782) | ₨1,332 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (₨750) | ₨96 | + 680% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 zł (₨1,386) | ₨252 | + 450% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276 zł (₨5,720) | ₨1,179 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (₨613) | ₨364 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (₨478) | ₨246 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (₨357) | ₨277 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (₨235) | ₨175 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (₨295) | ₨88 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 zł (₨1,884) | ₨306 | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120 zł (₨2,482) | ₨1,435 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 zł (₨1,481) | ₨661 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 427 zł (₨8,839) | ₨1,775 | + 398% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 zł (₨4,290) | ₨2,158 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 zł (₨753) | ₨578 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (₨392) | ₨211 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (₨369) | ₨199 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (₨69,767) | ₨46,790 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (₨20) | ₨7 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222 zł (₨4,586) | ₨1,852 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (₨489) | ₨288 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 130% more expensive than in India
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