Cost of living in Poland compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Poland | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (S/. 27) | S/. 24 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 zł (S/. 19) | S/. 18 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.54 zł (S/. 3.01) | S/. 4.57 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 3.54 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (S/. 3.23) | S/. 5.01 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18 zł (S/. 2.71) | S/. 2.65 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.52 zł (S/. 2.99) | S/. 6 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 zł (S/. 2.66) | S/. 2.17 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Poland | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,011 zł (S/. 3,414) | S/. 3,001 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,223 zł (S/. 2,743) | S/. 1,412 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 545 zł (S/. 464) | S/. 168 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,655 zł (S/. 2,260) | S/. 1,943 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,955 zł (S/. 1,664) | S/. 1,190 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 zł (S/. 320) | S/. 160 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (S/. 41) | S/. 82 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 zł (S/. 1,132) | S/. 1,402 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 zł (S/. 359) | S/. 406 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (S/. 30) | S/. 27 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 zł (S/. 22) | S/. 15 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 27% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Poland | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 zł (S/. 265) | S/. 150 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 zł (S/. 106) | S/. 93 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (S/. 251) | S/. 239 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320 zł (S/. 272) | S/. 249 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Poland | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 96,340 zł (S/. 81,996) | S/. 62,457 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (S/. 5.85) | S/. 4.96 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł (S/. 106) | S/. 115 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Poland | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (S/. 15) | S/. 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (S/. 37) | S/. 19 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (S/. 140) | S/. 84 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (S/. 13) | S/. 26 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 18 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.39 zł (S/. 3.74) | S/. 5.44 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (S/. 7) | S/. 5.18 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (S/. 39) | S/. 35 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Poland | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (S/. 68) | S/. 50 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (S/. 42) | S/. 29 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 zł (S/. 122) | S/. 109 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 zł (S/. 116) | S/. 122 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (S/. 21) | S/. 28 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 14 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,352 zł (S/. 2,001) | S/. 2,152 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (S/. 0.18) | S/. 0.67 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (S/. 100) | S/. 164 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Peru
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