Cost of living in Poland compared to Panama
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (11 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (3.61 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (1.01 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (3.55 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (3.10 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (4.92 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (1.04 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (1.22 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (1.05 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (8 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (2.29 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (0.96 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 24% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Poland is 23% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (1,694 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (1,194 B/.) | 790 B/. | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (225 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (950 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (717 B/.) | 507 B/. | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (116 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (14 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (380 B/.) | 308 B/. | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (172 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (11 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (12 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 14% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (76 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (38 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (85 B/.) | 87 B/. | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (98 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (30,050 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (1.71 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (28 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (5.59 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (47 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (3.37 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (4.07 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (3.29 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (1.87 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (2.58 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (14 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (26 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (14 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (59 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (47 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (3.64 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (3.44 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (1,050 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (0.12 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (38 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (4.70 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Panama
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