- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€5.95) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.35) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.98) | €4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (€0.67) | €1.25 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.37) | €3.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.64) | €2.43 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€3.12) | €5.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (€0.83) | €2.13 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 zł (€0.48) | €1.08 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (€0.74) | €2.39 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.06 zł (€1.17) | €2.31 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (€0.60) | €1.49 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,817 zł (€886) | €2,138 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,803 zł (€651) | €1,689 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 459 zł (€107) | €153 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,334 zł (€542) | €1,450 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,722 zł (€400) | €1,064 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313 zł (€73) | €110 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (€9) | €43 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,899 zł (€441) | €430 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (€94) | €106 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.45) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 zł (€63) | €82 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (€78) | €98 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,940 zł (€18,087) | €24,840 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.80 zł (€1.11) | €1.38 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (€24) | €114 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.97) | €5.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 122 zł (€28) | €55 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.40) | €4.82 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.75) | €3.26 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.69) | €4.93 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (€1.14) | €2.05 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.69) | €2.60 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (€10) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (€15) | €38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (€48) | €88 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (€28) | €65 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.05) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.48) | €3.16 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.01) | €5.86 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025 zł (€470) | €518 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (€0.10) | €0.48 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (€29) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.66) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 56% cheaper than in Ireland
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