Cost of living in Poland compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 zł (€13) | €16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 zł (€8) | €11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (€4.37) | €5.40 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 zł (€1.22) | €1.45 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 zł (€4.45) | €3.81 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (€3.36) | €3.14 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (€5.62) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.37 zł (€1.26) | €2.28 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.47 zł (€1.05) | €1.77 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.87 zł (€1.38) | €1.39 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62 zł (€15) | €8 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (€2.38) | €2.64 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.71 zł (€1.10) | €1.61 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,876 zł (€1,845) | €1,551 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,538 zł (€1,297) | €1,048 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,461 zł (€342) | €194 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,460 zł (€1,045) | €1,104 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,649 zł (€855) | €759 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,015 zł (€238) | €146 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 zł (€19) | €34 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (€447) | €304 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757 zł (€177) | €116 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 zł (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (€18) | €10 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 zł (€94) | €82 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 zł (€49) | €38 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (€95) | €97 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 603 zł (€141) | €120 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,841 zł (€37,678) | €28,500 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.62) | €1.82 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 202 zł (€47) | €38 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 zł (€16) | €12 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276 zł (€65) | €101 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (€5.40) | €3.82 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (€4.04) | €3.34 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (€2.66) | €2.80 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (€3.34) | €2.21 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 zł (€21) | €20 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134 zł (€31) | €40 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 zł (€17) | €18 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 427 zł (€100) | €91 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236 zł (€55) | €80 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (€9) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.44) | €1.96 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 zł (€4.54) | €5.29 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,295 zł (€772) | €1,398 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (€0.23) | €0.46 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 zł (€56) | €54 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (€5.87) | €5.99 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Italy
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