Cost of living in Poland compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Poland is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (NZ$18) | NZ$25 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (NZ$5.93) | NZ$9 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (NZ$1.66) | NZ$2.80 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (NZ$5.83) | NZ$12 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (NZ$5.10) | NZ$10 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (NZ$1.72) | NZ$4.79 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (NZ$2.00) | NZ$4.14 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (NZ$1.72) | NZ$6 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (NZ$3.76) | NZ$4.46 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (NZ$1.58) | NZ$3.26 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Poland is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (NZ$2,784) | NZ$4,070 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (NZ$1,961) | NZ$3,352 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (NZ$370) | NZ$197 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (NZ$1,562) | NZ$2,492 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (NZ$1,178) | NZ$2,198 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (NZ$191) | NZ$153 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (NZ$23) | NZ$90 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (NZ$624) | NZ$565 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (NZ$282) | NZ$231 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (NZ$19) | NZ$32 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (NZ$125) | NZ$139 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (NZ$63) | NZ$95 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (NZ$140) | NZ$186 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (NZ$161) | NZ$225 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (NZ$49,380) | NZ$41,100 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (NZ$2.81) | NZ$2.85 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (NZ$46) | NZ$190 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 6% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (NZ$12) | NZ$10 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (NZ$9) | NZ$5.00 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (NZ$78) | NZ$60 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (NZ$5.54) | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$5.35 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (NZ$5.41) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (NZ$3.07) | NZ$3.09 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (NZ$4.24) | NZ$3.99 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (NZ$22) | NZ$38 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (NZ$43) | NZ$70 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (NZ$23) | NZ$43 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (NZ$96) | NZ$180 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (NZ$77) | NZ$136 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (NZ$5.98) | NZ$5.95 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (NZ$5.65) | NZ$13 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (NZ$1,725) | NZ$1,526 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.41 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (NZ$63) | NZ$73 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (NZ$8) | NZ$40 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,103 prices entered by 252 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand
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