Cost of living in Poland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 289 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 158 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 72 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 92 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06 zł (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 49 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 zł (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 278 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,450 zł (Mex$ 27,781) | Mex$ 20,281 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (Mex$ 20,080) | Mex$ 10,225 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,032 zł (Mex$ 4,445) | Mex$ 1,112 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (Mex$ 15,985) | Mex$ 12,923 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (Mex$ 12,095) | Mex$ 7,476 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (Mex$ 1,753) | Mex$ 832 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 416 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (Mex$ 7,273) | Mex$ 6,277 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (Mex$ 2,655) | Mex$ 2,589 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 115 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 118 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (Mex$ 1,367) | Mex$ 1,003 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 709 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 1,730 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (Mex$ 1,689) | Mex$ 1,306 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,976 zł (Mex$ 508,183) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 643 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 98 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 233 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 617 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 82 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 57 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 70 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 34 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 33 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 239 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 356 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 160 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 782 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 807 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 zł (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 170 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 82 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (Mex$ 12,478) | Mex$ 11,943 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (Mex$ 2.03) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 zł (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 956 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 82 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,487 prices entered by 1,067 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Mexico
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