Cost of living in Poland compared to Panama
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Poland is about the same as in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (13 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (4.34 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.89 zł (1.24 B/.) | 1.77 B/. | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 zł (4.57 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (3.69 B/.) | 2.39 B/. | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 zł (5.79 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.62 zł (1.42 B/.) | 1.97 B/. | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 zł (1.21 B/.) | 2.71 B/. | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.81 zł (1.47 B/.) | 1.35 B/. | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 zł (15 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (2.51 B/.) | 2.29 B/. | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.24 zł (1.32 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 32% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,442 zł (1,880 B/.) | 1,415 B/. | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,218 zł (1,318 B/.) | 969 B/. | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,245 zł (314 B/.) | 117 B/. | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,362 zł (1,102 B/.) | 972 B/. | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,571 zł (902 B/.) | 650 B/. | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 855 zł (216 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 125% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 zł (18 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (482 B/.) | 300 B/. | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750 zł (189 B/.) | 113 B/. | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 zł (14 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 zł (18 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397 zł (100 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (50 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380 zł (96 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 565 zł (143 B/.) | 134 B/. | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 44% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 129,730 zł (32,771 B/.) | 24,303 B/. | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (1.77 B/.) | 1.00 B/. | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 160 zł (40 B/.) | 27 B/. | + 47% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 zł (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 zł (14 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 265 zł (67 B/.) | 65 B/. | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 zł (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (5.63 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (4.30 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 zł (2.65 B/.) | 3.25 B/. | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (3.53 B/.) | 3.70 B/. | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 zł (23 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 58% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 15% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (31 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 69 zł (17 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 440 zł (111 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 270% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 216 zł (55 B/.) | 63 B/. | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37 zł (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (4.78 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (4.56 B/.) | 5.36 B/. | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (851 B/.) | 536 B/. | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (0.25 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 217 zł (55 B/.) | 51 B/. | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Panama
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