- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 26% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (2,374 KZT) | 2,160 KZT | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (1,722 KZT) | 1,568 KZT | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (815 KZT) | 687 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (265 KZT) | 319 KZT | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (917 KZT) | 402 KZT | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (668 KZT) | 427 KZT | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (1,248 KZT) | 1,396 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (309 KZT) | 466 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (195 KZT) | 153 KZT | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (291 KZT) | 209 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (2,682 KZT) | 2,830 KZT | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.05 zł (461 KZT) | 393 KZT | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (234 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,852 zł (351,400 KZT) | 211,944 KZT | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,780 zł (253,630 KZT) | 148,183 KZT | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 434 zł (39,596 KZT) | 20,533 KZT | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł (214,198 KZT) | 144,397 KZT | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,690 zł (154,181 KZT) | 97,530 KZT | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (26,754 KZT) | 11,457 KZT | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (3,444 KZT) | 3,805 KZT | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 zł (169,487 KZT) | 117,353 KZT | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (35,911 KZT) | 32,762 KZT | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (2,344 KZT) | 2,983 KZT | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (2,136 KZT) | 4,200 KZT | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 3% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (25,900 KZT) | 19,028 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 zł (12,905 KZT) | 14,338 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (25,985 KZT) | 31,958 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (29,941 KZT) | 32,803 KZT | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 57% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (7,114,282 KZT) | 5,764,280 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (431 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (9,405 KZT) | 5,278 KZT | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 11% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (1,523 KZT) | 2,245 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (2,665 KZT) | 3,600 KZT | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (10,581 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (1,388 KZT) | 1,143 KZT | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,082 KZT) | 930 KZT | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,040 KZT) | 990 KZT | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (437 KZT) | 430 KZT | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (644 KZT) | 626 KZT | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (3,713 KZT) | 4,084 KZT | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (6,041 KZT) | 10,958 KZT | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (4,719 KZT) | 3,462 KZT | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 203 zł (18,560 KZT) | 11,519 KZT | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (11,484 KZT) | 18,160 KZT | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (1,852 KZT) | 1,988 KZT | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (974 KZT) | 987 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (774 KZT) | 900 KZT | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (189,190 KZT) | 235,717 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 zł (51 KZT) | 13 KZT | + 295% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (11,112 KZT) | 21,524 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,437 KZT) | 397 KZT | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
91.237
KZT
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,233 prices entered by 665 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 23% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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