- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 1% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (S/. 23) | S/. 16 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (S/. 17) | S/. 16 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (S/. 8) | S/. 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł (S/. 2.52) | S/. 4.63 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 3.00 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.54 zł (S/. 3.11) | S/. 4.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (S/. 1.88) | S/. 2.15 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.16 zł (S/. 2.78) | S/. 4.85 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (S/. 26) | S/. 34 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.94 zł (S/. 4.35) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.48 zł (S/. 2.18) | S/. 2.11 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,795 zł (S/. 3,340) | S/. 2,602 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,773 zł (S/. 2,441) | S/. 1,613 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 445 zł (S/. 391) | S/. 255 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,340 zł (S/. 2,059) | S/. 1,888 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,696 zł (S/. 1,493) | S/. 1,022 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 303 zł (S/. 267) | S/. 209 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (S/. 32) | S/. 94 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,883 zł (S/. 1,657) | S/. 1,321 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 zł (S/. 350) | S/. 310 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (S/. 23) | S/. 27 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (S/. 242) | S/. 140 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 zł (S/. 131) | S/. 121 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 289 zł (S/. 254) | S/. 245 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (S/. 292) | S/. 265 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 0% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,683 zł (S/. 69,247) | S/. 64,826 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75 zł (S/. 4.18) | S/. 3.53 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (S/. 90) | S/. 104 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (S/. 26) | S/. 22 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 zł (S/. 103) | S/. 88 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 13 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 27 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 12 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (S/. 4.22) | S/. 4.29 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 4.60 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (S/. 35) | S/. 22 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (S/. 58) | S/. 56 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (S/. 45) | S/. 33 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 zł (S/. 176) | S/. 132 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 121 zł (S/. 106) | S/. 117 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (S/. 19) | S/. 21 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,061 zł (S/. 1,814) | S/. 2,086 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (S/. 0.42) | S/. 0.65 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (S/. 108) | S/. 166 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Peru
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