Cost of living in Poland compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (NZ$16) | NZ$22 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (NZ$5.43) | NZ$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (NZ$1.61) | NZ$2.46 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (NZ$5.06) | NZ$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (NZ$4.29) | NZ$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (NZ$1.45) | NZ$4.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (NZ$1.51) | NZ$4.04 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (NZ$1.58) | NZ$4.85 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (NZ$3.41) | NZ$4.10 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (NZ$1.52) | NZ$2.55 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,659 zł (NZ$2,199) | NZ$3,584 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,042 zł (NZ$1,570) | NZ$2,858 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,065 zł (NZ$414) | NZ$202 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,680 zł (NZ$1,430) | NZ$2,583 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,507 zł (NZ$974) | NZ$1,932 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (NZ$145) | NZ$148 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (NZ$18) | NZ$75 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (NZ$668) | NZ$673 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (NZ$177) | NZ$291 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (NZ$20) | NZ$34 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (NZ$128) | NZ$120 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (NZ$55) | NZ$95 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (NZ$119) | NZ$166 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (NZ$134) | NZ$210 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (NZ$42,087) | NZ$38,812 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (NZ$2.69) | NZ$2.75 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (NZ$43) | NZ$138 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (NZ$6) | NZ$14 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (NZ$12) | NZ$5.00 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (NZ$64) | NZ$63 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (NZ$5.50) | NZ$6 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (NZ$5.32) | NZ$8 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (NZ$3.09) | NZ$3.37 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (NZ$4.59) | NZ$4.03 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (NZ$19) | NZ$39 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (NZ$39) | NZ$88 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (NZ$22) | NZ$38 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (NZ$98) | NZ$136 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (NZ$67) | NZ$125 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (NZ$11) | NZ$21 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (NZ$5.82) | NZ$5.78 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (NZ$4.81) | NZ$12 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (NZ$1,126) | NZ$1,278 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (NZ$0.18) | NZ$0.44 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (NZ$53) | NZ$79 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$39 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,387 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand
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