- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 2% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (104 N$) | 82 N$ | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (74 N$) | 77 N$ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (34 N$) | 41 N$ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (12 N$) | 18 N$ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (41 N$) | 36 N$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (28 N$) | 26 N$ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (54 N$) | 56 N$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł (14 N$) | 26 N$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (8 N$) | 22 N$ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (13 N$) | 16 N$ | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (124 N$) | 99 N$ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (20 N$) | 20 N$ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł (10 N$) | 10 N$ | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,882 zł (15,353 N$) | 13,491 N$ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,834 zł (11,207 N$) | 9,950 N$ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (1,867 N$) | 1,657 N$ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,372 zł (9,383 N$) | 10,966 N$ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł (6,745 N$) | 6,490 N$ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (1,221 N$) | 798 N$ | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (146 N$) | 867 N$ | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 zł (7,593 N$) | 6,176 N$ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (1,644 N$) | 1,799 N$ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (102 N$) | 66 N$ | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (99 N$) | 79 N$ | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł (1,095 N$) | 739 N$ | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (585 N$) | 484 N$ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (1,152 N$) | 1,370 N$ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (1,331 N$) | 961 N$ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 0% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,857 zł (307,909 N$) | 246,819 N$ | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 zł (19 N$) | 13 N$ | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (415 N$) | 550 N$ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 29% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (70 N$) | 43 N$ | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (119 N$) | 128 N$ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (500 N$) | 376 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (58 N$) | 34 N$ | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (48 N$) | 23 N$ | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (45 N$) | 36 N$ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (20 N$) | 29 N$ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (30 N$) | 17 N$ | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (162 N$) | 83 N$ | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (266 N$) | 351 N$ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (211 N$) | 112 N$ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł (829 N$) | 1,000 N$ | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł (457 N$) | 558 N$ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (86 N$) | 43 N$ | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (42 N$) | 29 N$ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (34 N$) | 21 N$ | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł (8,011 N$) | 5,214 N$ | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (1.94 N$) | 1.89 N$ | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (495 N$) | 588 N$ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (62 N$) | 52 N$ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.955
NAD
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,975 prices entered by 605 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Namibia
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