Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 120% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (82 zł) | 35 zł | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (4.74 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.62 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (19 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (10 zł) | 3.41 zł | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 (15 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (70 zł) | 29 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (12 zł) | 3.77 zł | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in United States is 135% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,833 (12,379 zł) | 5,783 zł | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,104 (9,193 zł) | 4,418 zł | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (939 zł) | 911 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,021 (8,831 zł) | 3,202 zł | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (6,390 zł) | 2,469 zł | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (645 zł) | 421 zł | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (259 zł) | 55 zł | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (1,278 zł) | 1,620 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (539 zł) | 502 zł | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (58 zł) | 41 zł | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (140 zł) | 29 zł | + 383% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (230 zł) | 338 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (206 zł) | 141 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (410 zł) | 339 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (532 zł) | 388 zł | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 74% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,034 (118,126 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (4.97 zł) | 7 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (343 zł) | 115 zł | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 132% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (100 zł) | 48 zł | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (595 zł) | 169 zł | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.61 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.67 (20 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (119 zł) | 55 zł | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 99% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (230 zł) | 84 zł | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (122 zł) | 58 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (847 zł) | 183 zł | + 363% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (402 zł) | 176 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (58 zł) | 23 zł | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.55 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (2,291 zł) | 2,602 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (0.86 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (250 zł) | 142 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (43 zł) | 17 zł | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 106% more expensive than in Poland
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