Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 95% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.31 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (12 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (6 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (12 zł) | 3.49 zł | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 28 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (7 zł) | 5.66 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (8 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in United States is 112% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (8,237 zł) | 4,094 zł | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,535 (5,755 zł) | 2,950 zł | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (667 zł) | 475 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,528 (5,731 zł) | 2,394 zł | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (4,182 zł) | 1,892 zł | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (405 zł) | 341 zł | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (182 zł) | 48 zł | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (1,018 zł) | 1,666 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (476 zł) | 417 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 30 zł | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (80 zł) | 22 zł | + 259% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (177 zł) | 293 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (161 zł) | 164 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (324 zł) | 297 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (405 zł) | 350 zł | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,466 (87,999 zł) | 77,918 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.42 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (282 zł) | 101 zł | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 85% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (59 zł) | 29 zł | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (416 zł) | 136 zł | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (14 zł) | 5.96 zł | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (80 zł) | 44 zł | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 100% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (169 zł) | 72 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (94 zł) | 57 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (795 zł) | 214 zł | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (292 zł) | 126 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (45 zł) | 21 zł | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (1,530 zł) | 1,995 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (1.68 zł) | 0.45 zł | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (185 zł) | 113 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 86% more expensive than in Poland
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