- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (S/. 8) | S/. 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (S/. 2.61) | S/. 4.37 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 3.20 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 12 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (S/. 3.06) | S/. 4.51 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (S/. 1.83) | S/. 2.23 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 zł (S/. 2.73) | S/. 4.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (S/. 26) | S/. 35 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 zł (S/. 4.61) | S/. 7 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł (S/. 2.39) | S/. 2.16 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,899 zł (S/. 3,439) | S/. 2,760 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł (S/. 2,521) | S/. 1,804 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 zł (S/. 391) | S/. 265 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł (S/. 2,066) | S/. 2,223 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł (S/. 1,570) | S/. 1,306 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (S/. 265) | S/. 164 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 zł (S/. 32) | S/. 96 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł (S/. 1,618) | S/. 1,371 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (S/. 367) | S/. 305 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (S/. 23) | S/. 30 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (S/. 250) | S/. 150 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł (S/. 134) | S/. 137 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (S/. 262) | S/. 268 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 331 zł (S/. 292) | S/. 266 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 3% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,937 zł (S/. 70,503) | S/. 64,043 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (S/. 4.41) | S/. 3.84 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (S/. 92) | S/. 98 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (S/. 17) | S/. 21 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (S/. 27) | S/. 22 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (S/. 112) | S/. 109 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (S/. 13) | S/. 27 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 15 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.74 zł (S/. 4.18) | S/. 4.19 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (S/. 7) | S/. 4.25 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (S/. 33) | S/. 24 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (S/. 58) | S/. 70 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (S/. 47) | S/. 34 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (S/. 195) | S/. 132 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (S/. 110) | S/. 134 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (S/. 19) | S/. 23 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł (S/. 1,724) | S/. 2,297 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (S/. 0.44) | S/. 0.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (S/. 112) | S/. 169 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,858 prices entered by 827 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Peru
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