Cost of living in Poland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (3,280 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (2,307 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (989 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (324 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (1,123 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (725 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (1,351 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 zł (420 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 zł (287 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.47 zł (379 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (3,112 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (721 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.69 zł (295 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,212 zł (460,774 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050 zł (333,661 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 489 zł (53,484 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,632 zł (288,010 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,088 zł (228,479 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 277 zł (30,308 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (4,912 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (183,709 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (45,874 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (3,320 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (2,429 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (32,569 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 165 zł (18,090 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (30,542 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (38,046 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,949 zł (8,200,064 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.64 zł (508 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (11,411 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (1,988 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (3,793 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 zł (14,601 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (1,532 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,353 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (1,426 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 zł (587 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (874 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł (5,608 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (7,574 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (6,205 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (22,733 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (13,572 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (2,467 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (1,346 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (1,155 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (219,452 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (33 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 zł (11,076 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (1,927 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,302 prices entered by 278 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Nigeria
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