- Cost of Living
- Poland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (₨518) | ₨418 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (₨371) | ₨265 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₨169) | ₨142 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (₨57) | ₨51 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₨204) | ₨72 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₨140) | ₨41 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (₨269) | ₨199 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł (₨71) | ₨137 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (₨41) | ₨24 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (₨63) | ₨119 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (₨616) | ₨819 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (₨101) | ₨81 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł (₨52) | ₨32 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,882 zł (₨76,488) | ₨31,431 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,834 zł (₨55,833) | ₨21,497 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (₨9,300) | ₨4,243 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,372 zł (₨46,745) | ₨25,452 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł (₨33,602) | ₨15,583 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (₨6,083) | ₨3,616 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (₨725) | ₨851 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 zł (₨37,830) | ₨33,661 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (₨8,193) | ₨10,307 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (₨508) | ₨374 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (₨494) | ₨523 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł (₨5,456) | ₨2,399 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (₨2,916) | ₨2,719 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (₨5,738) | ₨3,707 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (₨6,630) | ₨2,916 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,857 zł (₨1,534,024) | ₨871,156 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 zł (₨96) | ₨77 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (₨2,065) | ₨1,309 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (₨348) | ₨131 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (₨593) | ₨284 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (₨2,492) | ₨1,278 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (₨289) | ₨244 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₨241) | ₨179 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (₨226) | ₨223 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (₨98) | ₨135 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (₨148) | ₨69 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (₨808) | ₨283 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 30% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (₨1,323) | ₨1,223 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (₨1,049) | ₨473 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł (₨4,131) | ₨1,803 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł (₨2,276) | ₨1,830 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₨430) | ₨627 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (₨211) | ₨190 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (₨167) | ₨204 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł (₨39,911) | ₨38,971 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (₨10) | ₨53 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (₨2,464) | ₨1,893 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₨310) | ₨249 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 28% more expensive than in India
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