- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 98% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.22 zł) | 2.82 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.28 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (12 zł) | 2.76 zł | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (5.86 zł) | 1.97 zł | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (9 zł) | 3.07 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (52 zł) | 29 zł | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (7 zł) | 5.24 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (8 zł) | 2.44 zł | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in United States is 113% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,062 (7,412 zł) | 4,019 zł | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,547 (5,561 zł) | 2,786 zł | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (612 zł) | 373 zł | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,539 (5,532 zł) | 2,458 zł | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,082 (3,892 zł) | 1,700 zł | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (404 zł) | 244 zł | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (174 zł) | 40 zł | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (1,314 zł) | 1,692 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (435 zł) | 384 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 zł) | 25 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (78 zł) | 21 zł | + 278% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (170 zł) | 283 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (164 zł) | 135 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (309 zł) | 270 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (417 zł) | 348 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,796 (78,367 zł) | 74,732 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.37 zł) | 4.74 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (321 zł) | 106 zł | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 111% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (62 zł) | 30 zł | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (387 zł) | 108 zł | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.28 (12 zł) | 5.03 zł | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (72 zł) | 35 zł | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 87% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (158 zł) | 66 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (86 zł) | 49 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (565 zł) | 199 zł | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (279 zł) | 131 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (40 zł) | 21 zł | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (20 zł) | 9 zł | + 133% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $463 (1,666 zł) | 2,235 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (0.94 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (187 zł) | 132 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in United States is 89% more expensive than in Poland
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