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 | 29 zł (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.69) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.96) | €4.59 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (€0.64) | €1.04 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.12) | €3.20 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.43) | €2.38 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.63) | €4.59 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (€0.81) | €2.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (€0.64) | €1.21 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 zł (€0.76) | €2.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€5.96) | €12 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.35) | €2.29 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (€0.61) | €1.33 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,004 zł (€885) | €2,239 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (€646) | €1,764 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (€104) | €157 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,463 zł (€544) | €1,539 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (€436) | €1,293 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (€68) | €89 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (€11) | €33 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (€371) | €354 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (€93) | €108 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (€4.90) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (€65) | €70 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (€35) | €32 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (€65) | €82 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (€76) | €87 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 69% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,305 zł (€16,650) | €26,934 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.52 zł (€1.00) | €1.29 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (€23) | €133 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.04) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (€30) | €57 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.42) | €4.83 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.71) | €3.04 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.78) | €4.50 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 zł (€1.16) | €2.01 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.62) | €2.35 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (€10) | €19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (€16) | €40 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€12) | €22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (€47) | €109 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.62) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.60) | €3.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.29) | €6 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (€443) | €411 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 zł (€0.10) | €0.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (€25) | €45 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.89) | €14 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 58% cheaper than in Ireland
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