- 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 | 27 zł (2,640 KZT) | 2,096 KZT | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (1,855 KZT) | 1,604 KZT | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (854 KZT) | 601 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (289 KZT) | 314 KZT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (1,006 KZT) | 402 KZT | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (666 KZT) | 370 KZT | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (1,243 KZT) | 1,327 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (339 KZT) | 459 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.09 zł (204 KZT) | 146 KZT | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 zł (303 KZT) | 249 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (2,897 KZT) | 2,570 KZT | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 zł (510 KZT) | 364 KZT | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł (264 KZT) | 117 KZT | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 48% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,899 zł (381,157 KZT) | 220,036 KZT | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł (279,349 KZT) | 150,903 KZT | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł (44,004 KZT) | 21,479 KZT | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł (229,017 KZT) | 171,897 KZT | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł (173,997 KZT) | 102,799 KZT | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (29,396 KZT) | 13,749 KZT | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 zł (3,560 KZT) | 3,937 KZT | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł (179,275 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (40,695 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (2,506 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (2,102 KZT) | 2,937 KZT | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (27,674 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł (14,826 KZT) | 15,159 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (29,134 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (32,500 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 56% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,937 zł (7,813,504 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (489 KZT) | 168 KZT | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (10,165 KZT) | 6,321 KZT | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (1,924 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (2,984 KZT) | 3,906 KZT | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (12,440 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (1,474 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,221 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,086 KZT) | 949 KZT | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (466 KZT) | 460 KZT | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (760 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (3,707 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (6,433 KZT) | 9,839 KZT | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (5,253 KZT) | 3,404 KZT | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (21,655 KZT) | 15,868 KZT | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (12,190 KZT) | 17,369 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (2,083 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (1,109 KZT) | 1,100 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (839 KZT) | 849 KZT | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł (191,096 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (49 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (12,431 KZT) | 19,018 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,564 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
97.745
KZT
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,689 prices entered by 698 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 30% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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