Cost of living in Poland compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 16% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (S/. 28) | S/. 22 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (S/. 21) | S/. 16 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (S/. 2.87) | S/. 4.21 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 3.51 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (S/. 3.60) | S/. 4.54 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (S/. 2.85) | S/. 2.31 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (S/. 3.42) | S/. 5.31 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (S/. 27) | S/. 37 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (S/. 5.91) | S/. 7 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (S/. 2.82) | S/. 1.70 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,093 zł (S/. 4,028) | S/. 2,648 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (S/. 2,876) | S/. 1,477 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (S/. 464) | S/. 191 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,456 zł (S/. 2,417) | S/. 1,741 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (S/. 1,941) | S/. 964 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (S/. 304) | S/. 146 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (S/. 47) | S/. 69 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (S/. 1,652) | S/. 1,230 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (S/. 413) | S/. 351 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (S/. 30) | S/. 30 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (S/. 22) | S/. 18 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 66% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (S/. 287) | S/. 140 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (S/. 157) | S/. 93 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (S/. 290) | S/. 253 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (S/. 336) | S/. 237 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,094 zł (S/. 73,895) | S/. 63,143 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.54 zł (S/. 4.47) | S/. 3.50 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (S/. 100) | S/. 109 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (S/. 18) | S/. 20 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (S/. 28) | S/. 22 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (S/. 135) | S/. 72 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.54 zł (S/. 5.45) | S/. 4.34 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (S/. 7) | S/. 4.27 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (S/. 44) | S/. 33 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (S/. 71) | S/. 35 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (S/. 55) | S/. 31 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (S/. 211) | S/. 87 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (S/. 121) | S/. 97 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (S/. 21) | S/. 24 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (S/. 1,974) | S/. 1,834 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (S/. 0.48) | S/. 0.83 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (S/. 110) | S/. 156 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (S/. 17) | S/. 16 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 21% more expensive than in Peru
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