Cost of living in Poland compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 35% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Poland | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (3,541 KZT) | 2,502 KZT | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (2,778 KZT) | 2,057 KZT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (1,270 KZT) | 943 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.97 zł (408 KZT) | 478 KZT | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (1,237 KZT) | 767 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (1,130 KZT) | 856 KZT | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (1,833 KZT) | 2,290 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (399 KZT) | 478 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.34 zł (343 KZT) | 204 KZT | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (424 KZT) | 356 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (2,935 KZT) | 2,714 KZT | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (827 KZT) | 643 KZT | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (388 KZT) | 174 KZT | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 33% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Poland | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,710 zł (587,178 KZT) | 390,959 KZT | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (454,382 KZT) | 223,202 KZT | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (93,701 KZT) | 39,366 KZT | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (329,317 KZT) | 254,854 KZT | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (253,887 KZT) | 170,809 KZT | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (43,271 KZT) | 60,601 KZT | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (5,614 KZT) | 4,595 KZT | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (166,594 KZT) | 203,244 KZT | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (51,630 KZT) | 49,137 KZT | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (4,249 KZT) | 6,757 KZT | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (2,970 KZT) | 4,075 KZT | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 15% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Poland | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (34,797 KZT) | 27,721 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (14,535 KZT) | 20,067 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (34,875 KZT) | 32,331 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (39,944 KZT) | 59,038 KZT | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 62% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Poland | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (10,667,794 KZT) | 9,045,710 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (728 KZT) | 188 KZT | + 286% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (11,775 KZT) | 6,486 KZT | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 75% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Poland | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (1,753 KZT) | 568 KZT | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (4,971 KZT) | 1,336 KZT | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (17,398 KZT) | 6,516 KZT | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (1,987 KZT) | 1,517 KZT | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,264 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (1,338 KZT) | 1,172 KZT | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (607 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (1,043 KZT) | 405 KZT | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (5,618 KZT) | 3,113 KZT | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Poland | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (8,642 KZT) | 8,228 KZT | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (5,923 KZT) | 3,084 KZT | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (18,804 KZT) | 15,805 KZT | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (18,138 KZT) | 19,765 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (2,402 KZT) | 2,046 KZT | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (1,377 KZT) | 1,312 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (1,347 KZT) | 1,109 KZT | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (267,555 KZT) | 322,504 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (32 KZT) | 51 KZT | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (14,584 KZT) | 12,764 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (1,765 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,777 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
102.837
KZT
/
PLN
Cost of living in Poland is 32% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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