Cost of living in Poland compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 15% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Poland | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (€12) | €18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 zł (€5.59) | €5.16 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.93 zł (€1.38) | €1.34 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (€4.12) | €4.81 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 zł (€4.13) | €3.14 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 zł (€6) | €5.93 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.99 zł (€1.40) | €2.91 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.23 zł (€1.22) | €1.49 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59 zł (€1.31) | €2.86 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 zł (€14) | €14 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (€2.57) | €3.01 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (€1.48) | €1.42 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 23% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Poland | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,720 zł (€1,803) | €2,443 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,664 zł (€1,322) | €1,826 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,493 zł (€349) | €198 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,837 zł (€1,129) | €1,800 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,867 zł (€903) | €1,394 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 907 zł (€212) | €167 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74 zł (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,007 zł (€469) | €371 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 764 zł (€178) | €119 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 zł (€15) | €12 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 zł (€17) | €17 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Poland | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 401 zł (€94) | €95 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 zł (€45) | €36 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 393 zł (€92) | €107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 565 zł (€132) | €106 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Poland | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,213 zł (€34,374) | €27,835 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.74) | €1.80 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181 zł (€42) | €67 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Poland | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 zł (€10) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 77 zł (€18) | €21 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 287 zł (€67) | €68 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (€5.40) | €4.84 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.30) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 zł (€3.28) | €3.83 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (€3.13) | €2.90 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 104 zł (€24) | €23 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Poland | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157 zł (€37) | €50 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 zł (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 442 zł (€103) | €153 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 zł (€51) | €75 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 zł (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (€4.26) | €4.30 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (€4.99) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,034 zł (€708) | €658 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.96 zł (€0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208 zł (€48) | €76 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 zł (€5.40) | €16 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Ireland
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