Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in United States is 78% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
United States | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (78 zł) | 43 zł | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (43 zł) | 30 zł | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.24 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (18 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 328% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (9 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (12 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 191% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (63 zł) | 33 zł | + 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (11 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 191% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in United States is 98% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
United States | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (11,980 zł) | 6,695 zł | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (9,185 zł) | 4,717 zł | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (886 zł) | 889 zł | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (8,178 zł) | 3,755 zł | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (6,230 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (592 zł) | 459 zł | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (256 zł) | 56 zł | + 355% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (1,168 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (579 zł) | 679 zł | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (57 zł) | 44 zł | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (119 zł) | 46 zł | + 158% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in United States is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
United States | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (228 zł) | 301 zł | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (208 zł) | 151 zł | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (388 zł) | 338 zł | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (522 zł) | 387 zł | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in United States is 55% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
United States | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (113,234 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3.92 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (294 zł) | 111 zł | + 166% | |
Personal Care | + 113% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 113% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
United States | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (38 zł) | 28 zł | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (84 zł) | 22 zł | + 281% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (555 zł) | 187 zł | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (37 zł) | 13 zł | + 178% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (20 zł) | 7 zł | + 166% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (117 zł) | 54 zł | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 75% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
United States | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (228 zł) | 104 zł | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (119 zł) | 56 zł | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (823 zł) | 232 zł | + 255% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (395 zł) | 186 zł | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (58 zł) | 29 zł | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 113% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (2,017 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.47 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (264 zł) | 151 zł | + 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (41 zł) | 19 zł | + 119% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 78% more expensive than in Poland
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