Cost of living in Poland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (2,939 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (1,980 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (1,069 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.36 zł (314 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (1,098 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (1,025 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (1,191 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 zł (361 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.11 zł (291 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.50 zł (327 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (2,551 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (672 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.20 zł (299 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,030 zł (376,424 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,112 zł (290,676 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 zł (47,568 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679 zł (250,275 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,835 zł (171,410 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 zł (32,658 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (4,181 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 zł (145,486 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 480 zł (44,865 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 zł (3,693 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 zł (2,838 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (29,916 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179 zł (16,710 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (27,721 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 zł (33,922 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,307 zł (8,622,135 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (579 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 119 zł (11,083 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (1,898 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 zł (3,418 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (14,891 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (1,208 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,155 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (1,320 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.60 zł (430 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (739 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 zł (4,415 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 zł (7,392 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 zł (4,565 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 zł (12,168 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (12,266 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (2,393 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (1,246 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (1,009 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,788 zł (166,977 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (20 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (10,053 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (1,638 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,634 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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