Cost of living in Poland compared to Lithuania
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Poland is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Poland | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (€10) | €9 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.30) | €3.45 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (€0.92) | €1.39 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.25) | €3.33 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.84) | €2.30 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.50) | €5.80 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (€0.96) | €1.27 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (€1.11) | €0.90 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (€0.96) | €1.42 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€2.09) | €2.28 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (€0.88) | €0.95 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Poland | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (€1,551) | €1,435 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (€1,093) | €808 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (€206) | €191 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (€870) | €743 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (€656) | €498 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (€106) | €129 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (€13) | €9 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (€348) | €335 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (€157) | €75 | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (€10) | €11 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (€11) | €11 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Poland | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (€70) | €64 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (€78) | €84 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (€90) | €92 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Poland | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (€27,507) | €26,155 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.57) | €1.51 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (€26) | €29 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Poland | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (€7) | €6.00 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (€5.12) | €10 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (€43) | €54 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (€3.09) | €5.24 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (€3.72) | €3.50 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€3.01) | €4.50 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (€1.71) | €1.70 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (€2.36) | €2.50 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (€13) | €18 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Poland | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (€24) | €41 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€13) | €16 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (€54) | €57 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (€43) | €80 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.33) | €3.41 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (€3.15) | €4.35 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (€961) | €510 | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (€0.11) | €0.08 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (€35) | €27 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (€4.31) | €4.95 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,654 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Lithuania
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