Cost of living in Poland compared to Lebanon
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Poland | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (946,944 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł (685,867 L£) | 477,582 L£ | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (318,308 L£) | 480,030 L£ | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.94 zł (88,462 L£) | 148,067 L£ | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (314,812 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (274,737 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 297% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (433,314 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.12 zł (92,554 L£) | 181,204 L£ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.78 zł (107,188 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (92,947 L£) | 97,636 L£ | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (748,025 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (200,900 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.80 zł (85,235 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 202% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Poland | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,523 zł (146,358,001 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,651 zł (104,357,148 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 913 zł (20,491,888 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 2041% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,677 zł (82,509,793 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,749 zł (61,680,907 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 211% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 468 zł (10,496,275 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (1,233,531 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,510 zł (33,884,076 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 126% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 656 zł (14,720,504 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 267% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 zł (1,039,176 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 zł (1,137,381 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Lebanon | ||||
Poland | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (6,750,293 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (3,391,841 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (7,573,123 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (8,681,186 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 293% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 61% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Poland | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,574 zł (2,660,581,321 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 1083% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (151,063 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (2,490,747 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 48% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Poland | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (638,397 L£) | 396,730 L£ | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (495,654 L£) | 577,783 L£ | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 185 zł (4,140,490 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (298,910 L£) | 316,379 L£ | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (360,507 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (325,205 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (157,519 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (228,515 L£) | 191,560 L£ | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (1,185,219 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 137% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Poland | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (2,294,795 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (1,266,975 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 241 zł (5,399,808 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 1250% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 185 zł (4,160,729 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (651,231 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (322,970 L£) | 300,057 L£ | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (299,442 L£) | 248,778 L£ | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (93,083,772 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 3140% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 zł (12,850 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (3,396,059 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (417,653 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 183% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,475 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Lebanon
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