- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 50% 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 (€4.41) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.09) | €4.67 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (€0.68) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.35) | €3.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.71) | €2.43 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.20) | €5.16 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (€0.79) | €2.16 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (€0.50) | €1.13 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (€0.75) | €2.30 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.05 zł (€1.18) | €2.29 | - 48% | |
| 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 | 3,852 zł (€900) | €2,142 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,780 zł (€650) | €1,648 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 434 zł (€101) | €154 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł (€549) | €1,456 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,690 zł (€395) | €1,059 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (€69) | €111 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (€9) | €42 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 zł (€434) | €463 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (€92) | €112 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.47) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (€66) | €83 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 zł (€33) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (€77) | €97 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (€18,221) | €24,935 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (€1.10) | €1.37 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (€24) | €114 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.90) | €4.92 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (€27) | €55 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.56) | €4.93 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.77) | €3.34 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.66) | €5.04 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (€1.12) | €2.15 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.65) | €2.65 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (€10) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (€15) | €37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 203 zł (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (€29) | €66 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (€4.74) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.49) | €3.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (€1.98) | €5.81 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (€485) | €538 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 zł (€0.13) | €0.49 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (€28) | €46 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.68) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Ireland
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