- 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 (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.42) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.02) | €4.46 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.95 zł (€0.69) | €1.25 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (€2.45) | €3.90 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.67) | €2.45 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.23) | €5.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.61 zł (€0.84) | €2.25 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (€0.48) | €1.13 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (€0.74) | €2.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.12 zł (€1.19) | €2.32 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (€0.61) | €1.53 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,903 zł (€907) | €2,143 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,851 zł (€662) | €1,699 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (€110) | €153 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (€551) | €1,478 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,750 zł (€407) | €1,089 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 306 zł (€71) | €110 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (€9) | €42 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (€445) | €398 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (€100) | €104 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€5.99) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.79) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 zł (€65) | €80 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (€34) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (€77) | €98 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 60% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,621 zł (€18,263) | €24,643 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 zł (€1.14) | €1.40 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (€24) | €110 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.25) | €4.98 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (€30) | €56 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.40) | €4.73 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.94) | €3.02 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.62) | €4.82 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (€1.15) | €1.88 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.80) | €2.39 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (€16) | €39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (€50) | €84 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (€28) | €67 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.04) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.56) | €3.22 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.01) | €5.93 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,058 zł (€478) | €517 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (€0.11) | €0.48 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (€29) | €47 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.67) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Ireland
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