Cost of living in Poland compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Poland | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (€10) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.29) | €5.54 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (€0.94) | €1.31 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.24) | €4.59 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.72) | €3.11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.30) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06 zł (€0.94) | €2.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 zł (€0.83) | €1.63 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (€0.95) | €1.43 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€2.05) | €3.21 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (€0.89) | €1.52 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Poland | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,450 zł (€1,490) | €1,972 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (€1,077) | €1,664 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,032 zł (€238) | €263 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (€857) | €1,425 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (€649) | €1,123 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (€94) | €170 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (€13) | €39 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (€390) | €323 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (€142) | €152 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (€9) | €13 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Poland | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (€73) | €71 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€34) | €30 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (€77) | €79 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (€91) | €97 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Poland | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,976 zł (€27,256) | €30,991 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.56) | €1.98 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (€26) | €85 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Poland | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.84) | €3.87 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (€37) | €71 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (€5.00) | €4.68 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (€3.92) | €4.88 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (€3.17) | €5.20 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.82) | €2.31 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (€2.70) | €2.84 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (€12) | €23 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Poland | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (€23) | €54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (€47) | €107 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (€44) | €69 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.29) | €3.16 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (€3.04) | €5.59 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (€669) | €684 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (€0.11) | €0.08 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 zł (€35) | €36 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€4.25) | €9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands
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