- Cost of Living
- Poland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (₨507) | ₨417 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (₨361) | ₨266 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₨166) | ₨142 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (₨57) | ₨52 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (₨200) | ₨72 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₨138) | ₨40 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (₨264) | ₨201 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (₨68) | ₨139 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (₨39) | ₨25 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (₨60) | ₨121 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (₨569) | ₨839 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.19 zł (₨99) | ₨82 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 zł (₨49) | ₨33 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,928 zł (₨74,607) | ₨30,897 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,922 zł (₨55,495) | ₨21,222 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (₨8,973) | ₨4,411 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (₨45,042) | ₨25,359 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,770 zł (₨33,615) | ₨15,654 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (₨5,734) | ₨3,891 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (₨721) | ₨844 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (₨36,352) | ₨33,586 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (₨8,156) | ₨10,549 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (₨490) | ₨382 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (₨482) | ₨545 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (₨5,385) | ₨2,402 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 zł (₨2,862) | ₨2,708 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (₨5,604) | ₨3,721 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (₨6,310) | ₨2,923 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,995 zł (₨1,500,422) | ₨877,426 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (₨94) | ₨78 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (₨1,999) | ₨1,324 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (₨353) | ₨136 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (₨572) | ₨283 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (₨2,489) | ₨1,544 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (₨278) | ₨255 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (₨240) | ₨177 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (₨210) | ₨228 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (₨93) | ₨132 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₨146) | ₨70 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (₨740) | ₨278 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 37% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (₨1,289) | ₨1,196 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (₨1,020) | ₨471 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (₨4,077) | ₨1,987 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (₨2,320) | ₨1,802 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₨416) | ₨643 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (₨214) | ₨195 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (₨163) | ₨206 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,006 zł (₨38,093) | ₨38,465 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (₨9) | ₨58 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (₨2,410) | ₨1,868 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₨302) | ₨248 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 21% more expensive than in India
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