Cost of living in Poland compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (€6) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.02) | €5.23 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (€0.90) | €1.44 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (€2.82) | €3.80 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.39) | €2.48 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.11) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (€0.81) | €2.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (€0.84) | €1.80 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (€0.90) | €1.60 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€1.90) | €2.21 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (€0.85) | €1.30 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,456 zł (€1,397) | €1,898 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,668 zł (€1,010) | €1,309 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,066 zł (€231) | €159 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,817 zł (€826) | €1,129 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,793 zł (€604) | €798 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (€81) | €105 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54 zł (€12) | €25 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (€372) | €285 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (€99) | €141 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 307 zł (€66) | €82 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 zł (€32) | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 zł (€73) | €94 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 zł (€82) | €134 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,106 zł (€25,339) | €31,530 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.50) | €1.86 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.60) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (€35) | €86 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (€4.68) | €5.40 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (€3.06) | €3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (€2.96) | €3.27 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.72) | €2.38 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (€2.56) | €2.45 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (€11) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (€22) | €39 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (€55) | €79 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł (€41) | €79 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.05) | €1.91 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.68) | €4.88 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (€627) | €686 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (€0.10) | €0.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 zł (€33) | €60 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.97) | €5.83 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Italy
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