Cost of living in Poland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (₨650) | ₨361 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (₨504) | ₨333 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (₨235) | ₨178 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.93 zł (₨74) | ₨55 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (₨226) | ₨90 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (₨207) | ₨44 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (₨336) | ₨236 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (₨73) | ₨162 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.41 zł (₨64) | ₨31 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (₨78) | ₨157 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (₨547) | ₨767 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (₨151) | ₨88 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (₨71) | ₨39 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,783 zł (₨108,840) | ₨46,438 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (₨83,154) | ₨26,734 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (₨17,148) | ₨5,322 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (₨60,267) | ₨24,906 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (₨46,463) | ₨14,288 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (₨7,919) | ₨5,022 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (₨1,027) | ₨662 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (₨30,488) | ₨30,524 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (₨9,449) | ₨12,233 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (₨778) | ₨520 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (₨543) | ₨559 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (₨6,368) | ₨2,582 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (₨2,660) | ₨2,556 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (₨6,382) | ₨4,248 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (₨7,310) | ₨3,070 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (₨1,952,263) | ₨1,056,360 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₨133) | ₨108 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (₨2,155) | ₨1,181 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (₨321) | ₨126 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (₨910) | ₨247 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (₨3,184) | ₨1,336 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (₨364) | ₨392 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₨231) | ₨212 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₨245) | ₨269 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (₨111) | ₨177 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (₨191) | ₨92 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (₨1,028) | ₨304 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Poland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (₨1,581) | ₨1,526 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (₨1,084) | ₨647 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (₨3,441) | ₨1,500 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (₨3,319) | ₨1,809 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (₨440) | ₨641 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (₨252) | ₨204 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (₨246) | ₨178 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (₨48,964) | ₨47,498 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (₨5.93) | ₨1.06 | + 458% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (₨2,669) | ₨1,773 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (₨323) | ₨238 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 65% more expensive than in India
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