Cost of living in Poland compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (Shilling1,365) | Shilling1,059 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (Shilling995) | Shilling882 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (Shilling469) | Shilling481 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (Shilling139) | Shilling142 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (Shilling438) | Shilling271 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (Shilling371) | Shilling100 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (Shilling638) | Shilling502 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (Shilling126) | Shilling198 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (Shilling131) | Shilling92 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (Shilling140) | Shilling242 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (Shilling1,119) | Shilling1,265 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (Shilling295) | Shilling201 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (Shilling132) | Shilling111 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,456 zł (Shilling216,955) | Shilling196,139 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,668 zł (Shilling156,856) | Shilling128,896 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,066 zł (Shilling35,812) | Shilling8,579 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,817 zł (Shilling128,284) | Shilling97,620 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,793 zł (Shilling93,877) | Shilling23,400 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (Shilling12,577) | Shilling8,455 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54 zł (Shilling1,824) | Shilling5,873 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (Shilling57,734) | Shilling43,137 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (Shilling15,313) | Shilling23,937 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (Shilling1,214) | Shilling700 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (Shilling1,690) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 32% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 307 zł (Shilling10,307) | Shilling7,496 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 zł (Shilling4,900) | Shilling2,759 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 zł (Shilling11,312) | Shilling17,508 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 zł (Shilling12,770) | Shilling8,255 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,106 zł (Shilling3,935,462) | Shilling1,786,980 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Shilling232) | Shilling193 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (Shilling3,697) | Shilling5,266 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (Shilling559) | Shilling178 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (Shilling1,028) | Shilling320 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (Shilling5,500) | Shilling4,026 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (Shilling727) | Shilling333 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (Shilling476) | Shilling308 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Shilling460) | Shilling439 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (Shilling267) | Shilling100 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (Shilling397) | Shilling122 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (Shilling1,637) | Shilling1,306 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 46% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (Shilling3,401) | Shilling3,290 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (Shilling1,989) | Shilling1,744 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (Shilling8,474) | Shilling1,600 | + 430% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł (Shilling6,437) | Shilling5,898 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (Shilling943) | Shilling906 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (Shilling474) | Shilling329 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (Shilling416) | Shilling260 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (Shilling97,347) | Shilling26,546 | + 267% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (Shilling16) | Shilling4.09 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 zł (Shilling5,118) | Shilling6,759 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Shilling616) | Shilling306 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,682 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 20% more expensive than in Kenya
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