- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (96 N$) | 82 N$ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (70 N$) | 66 N$ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (33 N$) | 48 N$ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (11 N$) | 19 N$ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (37 N$) | 32 N$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (27 N$) | 26 N$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (51 N$) | 60 N$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (13 N$) | 28 N$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (8 N$) | 23 N$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (12 N$) | 15 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (109 N$) | 101 N$ | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.05 zł (19 N$) | 20 N$ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (9 N$) | 11 N$ | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,852 zł (14,225 N$) | 17,069 N$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,780 zł (10,267 N$) | 10,553 N$ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 434 zł (1,603 N$) | 1,210 N$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł (8,671 N$) | 9,255 N$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,690 zł (6,241 N$) | 6,000 N$ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (1,083 N$) | 875 N$ | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (139 N$) | 632 N$ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 zł (6,861 N$) | 7,500 N$ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (1,454 N$) | 1,833 N$ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (95 N$) | 72 N$ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (86 N$) | 150 N$ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (1,048 N$) | 769 N$ | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 zł (522 N$) | 478 N$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (1,052 N$) | 1,502 N$ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (1,212 N$) | 1,048 N$ | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 23% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (287,990 N$) | 306,000 N$ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (17 N$) | 13 N$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (381 N$) | 710 N$ | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 1% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (62 N$) | 59 N$ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (108 N$) | 192 N$ | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (428 N$) | 374 N$ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (56 N$) | 39 N$ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (44 N$) | 28 N$ | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (42 N$) | 40 N$ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (18 N$) | 30 N$ | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (26 N$) | 16 N$ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (150 N$) | 98 N$ | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 0% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (245 N$) | 302 N$ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (191 N$) | 119 N$ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 203 zł (751 N$) | 300 N$ | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (465 N$) | 480 N$ | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (75 N$) | 46 N$ | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (39 N$) | 26 N$ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (31 N$) | 21 N$ | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (7,659 N$) | 8,676 N$ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 zł (2.08 N$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (450 N$) | 557 N$ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (58 N$) | 49 N$ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,822 prices entered by 606 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.693
NAD
/
PLN
Cost of living in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Namibia
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