Cost of living in Poland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Poland is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (₨3,016) | ₨853 | + 254% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (₨2,139) | ₨1,049 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (₨1,006) | ₨492 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (₨281) | ₨185 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (₨989) | ₨314 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (₨865) | ₨168 | + 415% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (₨1,371) | ₨1,416 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (₨291) | ₨317 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (₨339) | ₨97 | + 250% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (₨292) | ₨506 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (₨2,325) | ₨2,654 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (₨638) | ₨204 | + 213% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (₨269) | ₨193 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in Poland is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (₨472,423) | ₨152,835 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (₨332,841) | ₨91,231 | + 265% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (₨62,762) | ₨33,939 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (₨264,998) | ₨75,769 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (₨199,957) | ₨53,656 | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (₨32,401) | ₨20,047 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (₨3,968) | ₨2,152 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (₨105,877) | ₨60,264 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (₨47,917) | ₨26,966 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (₨3,110) | ₨1,409 | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (₨3,249) | ₨2,151 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (₨21,230) | ₨4,450 | + 377% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (₨10,667) | ₨8,668 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (₨23,818) | ₨18,609 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (₨27,302) | ₨7,339 | + 272% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (₨8,379,573) | ₨4,426,660 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₨478) | ₨277 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (₨7,802) | ₨3,424 | + 128% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (₨2,008) | ₨606 | + 231% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (₨1,559) | ₨998 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (₨13,201) | ₨2,526 | + 423% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (₨940) | ₨851 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (₨1,134) | ₨669 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₨918) | ₨526 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (₨521) | ₨209 | + 150% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (₨719) | ₨282 | + 155% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (₨3,814) | ₨2,238 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 158% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (₨7,306) | ₨3,608 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (₨3,969) | ₨1,829 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (₨16,372) | ₨5,580 | + 193% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (₨13,097) | ₨6,757 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (₨2,067) | ₨2,441 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (₨1,015) | ₨794 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (₨959) | ₨706 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (₨292,750) | ₨72,434 | + 304% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (₨34) | ₨3.61 | + 840% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (₨10,681) | ₨2,832 | + 277% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (₨1,312) | ₨441 | + 198% | |
TOTAL | + 120% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,794 prices entered by 610 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan
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