Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (₨561) | ₨345 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (₨371) | ₨289 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (₨178) | ₨145 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (₨53) | ₨54 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (₨201) | ₨80 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₨129) | ₨36 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (₨224) | ₨233 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 zł (₨66) | ₨156 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 zł (₨48) | ₨30 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.33 zł (₨61) | ₨146 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (₨553) | ₨694 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (₨137) | ₨90 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.93 zł (₨54) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,120 zł (₨75,440) | ₨29,947 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,118 zł (₨57,099) | ₨20,075 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 608 zł (₨11,140) | ₨4,456 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,596 zł (₨47,542) | ₨19,757 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,961 zł (₨35,918) | ₨12,927 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 zł (₨5,846) | ₨5,186 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 zł (₨714) | ₨662 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,628 zł (₨29,815) | ₨28,426 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 zł (₨6,278) | ₨12,125 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (₨583) | ₨369 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 zł (₨625) | ₨382 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (₨5,358) | ₨2,322 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 zł (₨2,514) | ₨2,519 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 zł (₨5,523) | ₨3,773 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (₨6,287) | ₨2,814 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,303 zł (₨1,433,932) | ₨1,021,150 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.40 zł (₨99) | ₨96 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (₨2,039) | ₨1,206 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (₨321) | ₨107 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł (₨493) | ₨218 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146 zł (₨2,680) | ₨605 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (₨307) | ₨376 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (₨232) | ₨192 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₨244) | ₨268 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.75 zł (₨87) | ₨164 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₨149) | ₨80 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (₨710) | ₨223 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 zł (₨1,307) | ₨1,190 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 zł (₨897) | ₨482 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 zł (₨3,402) | ₨1,354 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 zł (₨2,331) | ₨1,700 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (₨460) | ₨684 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (₨235) | ₨204 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (₨196) | ₨173 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,067 zł (₨37,860) | ₨44,632 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 zł (₨4.60) | ₨2.32 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 98 zł (₨1,799) | ₨1,402 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (₨317) | ₨276 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% more expensive than in India
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