Cost of living in Poland compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 36% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (3,244 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (2,367 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (998 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (327 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (1,074 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (731 KZT) | 668 KZT | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (1,336 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (410 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (325 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (390 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (3,025 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (673 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (322 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 74% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,093 zł (459,048 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (327,767 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (52,855 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,456 zł (275,442 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (221,198 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (34,626 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (5,374 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (188,318 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (47,025 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (3,403 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (2,484 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 27% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (32,739 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (17,899 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (33,021 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (38,346 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 66% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,094 zł (8,422,023 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.54 zł (509 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (11,452 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 60% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (2,051 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (3,201 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (15,407 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (1,733 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,373 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (1,411 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.54 zł (622 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (820 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (5,035 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (8,089 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (6,310 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (23,995 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (13,778 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (2,342 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (1,321 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (1,161 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (224,957 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (55 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (12,548 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (1,962 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
112.153
KZT
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Poland is 46% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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