Cost of living in Poland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 zł (20,200 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 zł (13,520 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (6,412 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.85 zł (2,037 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 zł (6,998 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (4,711 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (8,244 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.48 zł (2,303 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.73 zł (1,987 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.06 zł (2,126 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 zł (19,307 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (4,483 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.54 zł (2,326 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,755 zł (2,838,140 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,086 zł (2,136,895 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,271 zł (534,061 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,271 zł (1,794,193 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,548 zł (1,490,674 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 938 zł (393,908 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 393% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (28,621 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,952 zł (820,271 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 670 zł (281,496 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 zł (20,464 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 zł (25,242 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 746% | |
| Clothes | + 369% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 369% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 326 zł (137,165 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 586% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (71,290 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 355% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 373 zł (156,857 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500 zł (209,907 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 202% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,032 zł (55,471,477 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 611% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (3,015 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151 zł (63,524 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 366% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 366% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 zł (14,860 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56 zł (23,570 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 221 zł (92,994 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 428% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (11,786 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 zł (8,603 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (6,401 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (4,412 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (5,825 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 87 zł (36,702 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 1031% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Poland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 zł (45,481 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 zł (32,561 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 zł (163,019 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 971% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 zł (89,264 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 zł (14,913 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (7,545 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (7,656 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 439% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,530 zł (1,483,200 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 397% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.07 zł (450 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 zł (75,508 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 zł (11,761 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 370% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,300 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria
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