Cost of living in Poland compared to Jamaica
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Poland | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (J$1,661) | J$1,387 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (J$1,177) | J$1,331 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (J$554) | J$857 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (J$155) | J$590 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (J$545) | J$1,198 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (J$476) | J$449 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (J$755) | J$1,096 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (J$160) | J$1,137 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (J$187) | J$766 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (J$161) | J$387 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (J$1,280) | J$2,435 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (J$351) | J$365 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (J$148) | J$257 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Poland | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (J$260,087) | J$200,847 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (J$183,242) | J$147,058 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (J$34,553) | J$32,754 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (J$145,891) | J$135,210 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (J$110,084) | J$86,735 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (J$17,838) | J$22,700 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (J$2,185) | J$6,282 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (J$58,289) | J$37,333 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (J$26,380) | J$15,276 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (J$1,712) | J$3,109 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (J$1,789) | J$625 | + 186% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Poland | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (J$11,688) | J$10,485 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (J$5,873) | J$9,625 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (J$13,113) | J$12,063 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (J$15,031) | J$11,035 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Poland | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (J$4,613,274) | J$2,883,590 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (J$263) | J$239 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (J$4,295) | J$7,357 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Poland | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (J$1,105) | J$1,116 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (J$858) | J$1,054 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (J$7,268) | J$3,512 | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (J$518) | J$759 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (J$624) | J$515 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (J$505) | J$1,000 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (J$287) | J$649 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (J$396) | J$468 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (J$2,100) | J$2,123 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Poland | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (J$4,022) | J$8,050 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (J$2,185) | J$3,055 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (J$9,013) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (J$7,210) | J$11,403 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (J$1,138) | J$1,397 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (J$559) | J$1,103 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (J$528) | J$600 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (J$161,170) | J$24,622 | + 555% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (J$19) | J$115 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (J$5,880) | J$11,000 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (J$722) | J$913 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,456 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
38.851
JMD
/
PLN
Cost of living in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Jamaica
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Jamaica
- Cost of living in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Jamaica
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 70% more expensive than in Jamaica
- Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Jamaica
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Jamaica
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Jamaica
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Jamaica
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Jamaica