Cost of living in Poland compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Poland is 33% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (Shilling1,455) | Shilling623 | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (Shilling1,031) | Shilling1,097 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (Shilling485) | Shilling512 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (Shilling136) | Shilling125 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (Shilling477) | Shilling300 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (Shilling417) | Shilling81 | + 415% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (Shilling661) | Shilling691 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (Shilling140) | Shilling224 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (Shilling163) | Shilling106 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (Shilling141) | Shilling236 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (Shilling1,122) | Shilling1,531 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (Shilling308) | Shilling180 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (Shilling130) | Shilling69 | + 89% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Poland is 67% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (Shilling227,854) | Shilling136,525 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (Shilling160,533) | Shilling60,816 | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (Shilling30,271) | Shilling7,965 | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (Shilling127,811) | Shilling52,746 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (Shilling96,441) | Shilling25,285 | + 281% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (Shilling15,627) | Shilling2,500 | + 525% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (Shilling1,914) | Shilling5,475 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (Shilling51,065) | Shilling20,000 | + 155% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (Shilling23,111) | Shilling15,000 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (Shilling1,500) | Shilling1,000 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (Shilling1,567) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 118% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 118% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (Shilling10,239) | Shilling2,224 | + 360% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (Shilling5,145) | Shilling3,063 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (Shilling11,487) | Shilling6,171 | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (Shilling13,168) | Shilling6,290 | + 109% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (Shilling4,041,546) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Shilling230) | Shilling200 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (Shilling3,763) | Shilling4,328 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (Shilling968) | Shilling1,000 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (Shilling752) | Shilling1,800 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (Shilling6,367) | Shilling2,960 | + 115% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (Shilling453) | Shilling200 | + 127% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (Shilling547) | Shilling313 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Shilling443) | Shilling1,100 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (Shilling251) | Shilling237 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (Shilling347) | Shilling150 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (Shilling1,840) | Shilling1,247 | + 48% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 57% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Poland | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (Shilling3,524) | Shilling2,138 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (Shilling1,914) | Shilling1,561 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (Shilling7,896) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (Shilling6,317) | Shilling4,289 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (Shilling997) | Shilling795 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (Shilling489) | Shilling305 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (Shilling463) | Shilling262 | + 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (Shilling141,196) | Shilling80,000 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (Shilling16) | Shilling3.76 | + 335% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (Shilling5,151) | Shilling5,916 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (Shilling633) | Shilling337 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 40% more expensive than in Kenya
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