- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 39% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (2,595 KZT) | 2,169 KZT | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (1,869 KZT) | 1,615 KZT | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (852 KZT) | 601 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.95 zł (290 KZT) | 316 KZT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (1,033 KZT) | 398 KZT | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (706 KZT) | 370 KZT | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (1,366 KZT) | 1,318 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.61 zł (354 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (201 KZT) | 152 KZT | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (312 KZT) | 249 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (2,907 KZT) | 2,570 KZT | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.12 zł (503 KZT) | 363 KZT | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (257 KZT) | 118 KZT | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 53% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,903 zł (382,943 KZT) | 211,574 KZT | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,851 zł (279,780 KZT) | 151,916 KZT | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (46,313 KZT) | 21,922 KZT | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (232,685 KZT) | 164,912 KZT | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,750 zł (171,759 KZT) | 102,737 KZT | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 306 zł (29,991 KZT) | 13,876 KZT | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (3,770 KZT) | 3,937 KZT | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (187,791 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (42,132 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (2,529 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (2,447 KZT) | 3,129 KZT | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 2% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 zł (27,292 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (14,500 KZT) | 15,159 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (28,834 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (32,669 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 55% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,621 zł (7,714,391 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 zł (481 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (10,309 KZT) | 6,447 KZT | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 21% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (1,797 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (2,954 KZT) | 3,906 KZT | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (12,574 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (1,437 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (1,243 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,105 KZT) | 949 KZT | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (484 KZT) | 460 KZT | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (761 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (3,985 KZT) | 4,335 KZT | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (6,682 KZT) | 10,125 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (5,237 KZT) | 3,404 KZT | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (21,063 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (11,983 KZT) | 17,369 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (2,128 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (1,082 KZT) | 1,100 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (851 KZT) | 868 KZT | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,029 zł (199,068 KZT) | 209,267 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (48 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (12,452 KZT) | 20,447 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,551 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,317 prices entered by 642 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 31% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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