- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (2,584 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (1,816 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (836 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (283 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (985 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (652 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (1,217 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (332 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.09 zł (200 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 zł (296 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (2,836 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 zł (500 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł (259 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,899 zł (373,089 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł (273,435 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł (43,072 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł (224,170 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł (170,314 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (28,774 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 zł (3,485 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł (175,480 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (39,834 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (2,453 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (2,057 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (27,088 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł (14,512 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (28,517 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (31,812 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,937 zł (7,648,111 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (478 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (9,950 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (1,883 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (2,921 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (12,177 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (1,443 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (1,195 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (1,063 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (457 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (743 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (3,628 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (6,297 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (5,142 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (21,197 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (11,932 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (2,039 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (1,085 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (821 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł (187,051 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (48 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (12,168 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,531 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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