Cost of living in Poland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (7,539 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (5,204 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (2,516 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (748 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (2,347 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (1,989 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (3,420 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (674 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (700 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (734 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (6,902 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (1,581 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (707 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,378 zł (969,005 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,950 zł (711,738 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,065 zł (191,879 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,507 zł (631,991 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,451 zł (441,699 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (67,435 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (8,356 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (309,557 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (82,104 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (6,511 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (9,062 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (59,481 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł (24,026 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (55,365 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (61,996 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (19,516,754 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (1,245 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (19,968 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (2,997 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (5,513 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (29,492 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (3,898 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (2,551 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (2,469 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (1,432 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (2,130 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (8,776 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (18,289 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (10,066 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (45,436 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (31,084 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (5,054 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (2,700 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (2,232 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (521,951 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 957% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (85 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (24,804 ₦) | 18,133 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (3,209 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,786 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria
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