Cost of living in Poland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (₨2,580) | ₨972 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (₨1,968) | ₨1,004 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (₨914) | ₨365 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (₨289) | ₨169 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (₨855) | ₨282 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (₨834) | ₨255 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (₨1,520) | ₨1,139 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (₨255) | ₨290 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (₨246) | ₨117 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (₨313) | ₨549 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (₨2,218) | ₨2,784 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (₨570) | ₨289 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (₨281) | ₨191 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (₨390,973) | ₨115,670 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (₨292,937) | ₨70,950 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (₨68,685) | ₨25,995 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (₨227,897) | ₨59,502 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (₨169,277) | ₨50,821 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (₨29,277) | ₨20,152 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (₨3,271) | ₨2,097 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (₨116,218) | ₨71,636 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (₨30,148) | ₨23,262 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (₨2,498) | ₨1,718 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (₨2,352) | ₨1,977 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (₨20,486) | ₨3,426 | + 498% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (₨10,313) | ₨6,254 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (₨20,771) | ₨13,199 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (₨23,301) | ₨8,569 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (₨7,175,671) | ₨4,456,060 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₨479) | ₨270 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (₨8,209) | ₨4,626 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (₨1,267) | ₨1,015 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (₨2,065) | ₨1,391 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (₨11,181) | ₨3,667 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (₨1,463) | ₨521 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (₨1,049) | ₨922 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (₨1,013) | ₨736 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (₨518) | ₨249 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (₨934) | ₨242 | + 286% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (₨3,749) | ₨860 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (₨7,373) | ₨3,545 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (₨3,689) | ₨2,089 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (₨15,806) | ₨2,959 | + 434% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (₨11,777) | ₨7,109 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (₨1,897) | ₨880 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (₨1,044) | ₨669 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (₨869) | ₨659 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (₨195,957) | ₨119,622 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (₨32) | ₨3.79 | + 739% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (₨9,171) | ₨3,764 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (₨1,208) | ₨415 | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,195 prices entered by 663 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan
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