Cost of living in Poland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (2,765 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (1,965 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (820 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (276 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (958 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (614 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (1,191 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (327 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (268 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 zł (319 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (2,764 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.45 zł (525 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł (266 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,975 zł (383,287 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,873 zł (277,038 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 zł (46,215 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,396 zł (231,040 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,914 zł (184,609 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 282 zł (27,221 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (3,966 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,707 zł (164,651 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 461 zł (44,468 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (2,556 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (2,349 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł (28,865 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 472% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130 zł (12,583 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 zł (28,790 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (32,041 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,168 zł (7,730,769 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 zł (491 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (10,143 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (1,752 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (2,503 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 129 zł (12,406 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (1,527 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (1,083 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,091 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 zł (523 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (712 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (4,302 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (6,603 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (5,284 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (19,227 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (12,656 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (2,095 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (1,149 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (965 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,961 zł (189,079 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (29 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 zł (10,970 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,543 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,532 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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