Cost of living in Poland compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Poland | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (₨453) | ₨323 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (₨331) | ₨259 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (₨156) | ₨200 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (₨44) | ₨50 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (₨153) | ₨85 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (₨129) | ₨111 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (₨204) | ₨400 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06 zł (₨44) | ₨89 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 zł (₨39) | ₨54 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (₨45) | ₨68 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (₨359) | ₨477 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (₨97) | ₨81 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (₨42) | ₨35 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Poland | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,450 zł (₨70,639) | ₨55,840 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (₨51,058) | ₨32,316 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,032 zł (₨11,303) | ₨4,305 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (₨40,645) | ₨27,684 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (₨30,754) | ₨20,369 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (₨4,457) | ₨2,268 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (₨610) | ₨1,315 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (₨18,492) | ₨16,389 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (₨6,751) | ₨5,779 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (₨445) | ₨266 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (₨532) | ₨2,000 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Poland | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (₨3,476) | ₨1,963 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (₨1,611) | ₨2,389 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (₨3,629) | ₨3,278 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (₨4,295) | ₨2,195 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Poland | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,976 zł (₨1,292,147) | ₨630,907 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₨74) | ₨73 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (₨1,215) | ₨1,554 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Poland | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (₨182) | ₨326 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (₨349) | ₨722 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (₨1,735) | ₨1,254 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (₨237) | ₨231 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (₨186) | ₨198 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (₨150) | ₨246 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (₨86) | ₨102 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (₨128) | ₨87 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (₨580) | ₨1,083 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 23% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Poland | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (₨1,113) | ₨1,107 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (₨624) | ₨529 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (₨2,244) | ₨1,000 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (₨2,087) | ₨1,722 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 zł (₨299) | ₨273 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (₨156) | ₨138 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (₨144) | ₨162 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (₨31,727) | ₨27,684 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (₨5.15) | ₨1.36 | + 280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 zł (₨1,638) | ₨1,300 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (₨202) | ₨247 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,542 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Mauritius
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