Cost of living in Poland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Poland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (Rp 237,829) | Rp 62,394 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 zł (Rp 160,689) | Rp 60,225 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (Rp 84,621) | Rp 32,593 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.26 zł (Rp 23,758) | Rp 24,589 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (Rp 88,601) | Rp 31,337 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (Rp 70,700) | Rp 14,750 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 zł (Rp 119,121) | Rp 72,901 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (Rp 26,898) | Rp 45,403 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 zł (Rp 20,120) | Rp 22,376 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.34 zł (Rp 24,119) | Rp 32,966 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł (Rp 255,128) | Rp 344,694 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (Rp 47,699) | Rp 18,943 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (Rp 23,907) | Rp 15,178 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Poland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,992 zł (Rp 36,075,475) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,368 zł (Rp 24,229,181) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (Rp 6,271,111) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,575 zł (Rp 20,648,255) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,931 zł (Rp 17,744,841) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (Rp 4,311,555) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 zł (Rp 343,965) | Rp 378,883 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,976 zł (Rp 8,918,957) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (Rp 3,490,421) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (Rp 232,805) | Rp 91,402 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (Rp 313,838) | Rp 83,441 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Poland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (Rp 1,940,269) | Rp 651,126 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (Rp 912,420) | Rp 458,661 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (Rp 1,743,845) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (Rp 2,807,420) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Poland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,614 zł (Rp 652,749,083) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Rp 32,176) | Rp 12,092 | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 zł (Rp 731,311) | Rp 199,904 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 237% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Poland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (Rp 160,841) | Rp 22,456 | + 616% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (Rp 265,066) | Rp 96,147 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264 zł (Rp 1,190,195) | Rp 264,826 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (Rp 136,803) | Rp 66,604 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (Rp 100,623) | Rp 26,592 | + 278% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (Rp 76,998) | Rp 33,023 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (Rp 52,644) | Rp 27,953 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (Rp 58,038) | Rp 21,349 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 zł (Rp 434,019) | Rp 84,361 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Poland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (Rp 583,441) | Rp 261,890 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (Rp 333,554) | Rp 96,262 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (Rp 2,070,427) | Rp 496,791 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (Rp 1,068,708) | Rp 397,663 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (Rp 179,574) | Rp 149,637 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (Rp 85,204) | Rp 38,785 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (Rp 92,207) | Rp 50,891 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (Rp 14,740,094) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (Rp 4,639) | Rp 2,388 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 zł (Rp 982,870) | Rp 433,566 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (Rp 110,695) | Rp 43,218 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,119 prices entered by 263 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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