Cost of living in Poland compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Poland is 26% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Poland | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (14,169 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (10,046 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (4,725 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (1,322 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (4,648 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (4,062 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 306% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (6,442 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (1,368 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (1,592 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (1,371 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (10,924 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (2,998 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (1,263 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 14% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Poland is 61% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Poland | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (2,219,181 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (1,563,505 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (294,820 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (1,244,812 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (939,287 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (152,201 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (18,641 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (497,349 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (225,086 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (14,610 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (15,261 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 126% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Iraq | ||||
Poland | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (99,726 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 172% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (50,110 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (111,882 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (128,252 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 33% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Poland | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (39,362,586 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (2,243 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 266% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (36,648 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Poland | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (9,431 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (7,323 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (62,013 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 148% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (4,416 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (5,326 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (4,310 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (2,446 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (3,376 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (17,916 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 103% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Poland | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (34,319 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (18,646 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (76,907 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (61,521 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (9,710 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (4,767 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (4,505 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (1,375,178 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | + 98% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (159 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (50,172 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (6,163 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,420 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 28% more expensive than in Iraq
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