Cost of living in Poland compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 170% | |||
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Food in Poland is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (₨3,935) | ₨916 | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (₨2,540) | ₨1,082 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (₨1,402) | ₨533 | + 163% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84 zł (₨362) | ₨231 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 zł (₨1,384) | ₨315 | + 339% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (₨1,073) | ₨170 | + 532% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 zł (₨1,974) | ₨836 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (₨446) | ₨289 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 zł (₨333) | ₨114 | + 192% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.93 zł (₨369) | ₨391 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (₨4,025) | ₨2,739 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (₨783) | ₨216 | + 262% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (₨396) | ₨144 | + 175% | |
Housing | + 327% | |||
Housing in Poland is 327% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,985 zł (₨522,534) | ₨137,741 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,611 zł (₨419,732) | ₨58,708 | + 615% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (₨103,928) | ₨21,580 | + 382% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,249 zł (₨317,832) | ₨75,090 | + 323% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,772 zł (₨282,160) | ₨35,699 | + 690% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (₨71,453) | ₨17,044 | + 319% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 zł (₨5,411) | ₨2,308 | + 134% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,936 zł (₨144,850) | ₨58,431 | + 148% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (₨57,845) | ₨29,384 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (₨3,858) | ₨1,281 | + 201% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (₨5,201) | ₨625 | + 732% | |
Clothes | + 174% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (₨32,155) | ₨4,832 | + 566% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (₨15,121) | ₨9,004 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (₨28,900) | ₨13,089 | + 121% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (₨46,526) | ₨13,255 | + 251% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,756 zł (₨9,855,827) | ₨2,800,000 | + 252% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₨516) | ₨272 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 156 zł (₨11,675) | ₨4,030 | + 190% | |
Personal Care | + 278% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 278% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (₨2,666) | ₨230 | + 1061% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (₨4,393) | ₨838 | + 424% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł (₨19,136) | ₨3,307 | + 479% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (₨2,267) | ₨1,222 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (₨1,668) | ₨649 | + 157% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (₨1,276) | ₨557 | + 129% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (₨872) | ₨396 | + 120% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (₨962) | ₨217 | + 343% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95 zł (₨7,075) | ₨495 | + 1330% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Poland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (₨9,669) | ₨3,859 | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (₨5,528) | ₨1,827 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (₨34,312) | ₨6,844 | + 401% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (₨17,711) | ₨8,435 | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (₨2,976) | ₨2,877 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (₨1,394) | ₨566 | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (₨1,528) | ₨965 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (₨244,279) | ₨149,999 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (₨77) | ₨255 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 zł (₨15,659) | ₨5,305 | + 195% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 zł (₨1,615) | ₨637 | + 153% | |
TOTAL | + 127% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan
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