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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (€7) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 zł (€4.58) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.03) | €4.77 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (€0.67) | €1.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.45) | €3.33 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.46) | €2.45 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€2.96) | €5.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł (€0.75) | €2.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 zł (€0.55) | €1.09 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 zł (€0.75) | €2.49 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 zł (€1.26) | €2.45 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 zł (€0.60) | €1.43 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,871 zł (€906) | €2,241 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,867 zł (€671) | €1,677 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 452 zł (€106) | €145 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,547 zł (€596) | €1,511 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,926 zł (€451) | €1,118 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 303 zł (€71) | €105 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (€10) | €43 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 zł (€351) | €427 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 zł (€97) | €116 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.80) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 305 zł (€71) | €86 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 zł (€33) | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł (€70) | €88 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (€78) | €106 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 60% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,820 zł (€18,908) | €25,854 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (€1.20) | €1.44 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł (€25) | €112 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (€4.64) | €5.83 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 120 zł (€28) | €57 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (€4.02) | €5.38 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.60) | €3.89 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.67) | €5.00 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.86 zł (€1.14) | €2.84 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.73) | €2.47 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (€15) | €37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€13) | €22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł (€45) | €87 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 137 zł (€32) | €69 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.19) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.86) | €3.49 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.15) | €5.95 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,927 zł (€451) | €412 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (€0.10) | €0.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (€25) | €44 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.86) | €13 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Ireland
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