Cost of living in Poland compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 316 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 172 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 73 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 zł (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 50 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 37 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 zł (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 90 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.21 zł (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 47 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 zł (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41 zł (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 zł (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 264 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.40 zł (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,876 zł (Mex$ 39,041) | Mex$ 24,393 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,538 zł (Mex$ 27,452) | Mex$ 12,312 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,461 zł (Mex$ 7,241) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,405 zł (Mex$ 21,834) | Mex$ 15,389 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,540 zł (Mex$ 17,547) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,015 zł (Mex$ 5,031) | Mex$ 965 | + 421% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 zł (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 431 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (Mex$ 9,460) | Mex$ 5,940 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757 zł (Mex$ 3,755) | Mex$ 2,436 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 zł (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 122 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 121 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 399 zł (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 967 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 zł (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 729 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (Mex$ 2,017) | Mex$ 1,752 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 603 zł (Mex$ 2,991) | Mex$ 1,398 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,180 zł (Mex$ 744,426) | Mex$ 393,821 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183 zł (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 563 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 100 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 zł (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 276 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276 zł (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 710 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 78 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 68 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 81 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 41 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 41 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 zł (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 300 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Poland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120 zł (Mex$ 594) | Mex$ 435 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 zł (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 174 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 427 zł (Mex$ 2,116) | Mex$ 908 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 zł (Mex$ 1,027) | Mex$ 926 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 zł (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 196 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 91 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 58 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (Mex$ 16,705) | Mex$ 11,311 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (Mex$ 4.88) | Mex$ 2.33 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222 zł (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 1,005 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 79 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 48% more expensive than in Mexico
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