Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 49% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (82 zł) | 53 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (46 zł) | 34 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.89 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (4.21 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.49 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.88 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (29 zł) | 26 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.27 (16 zł) | 5.96 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (9 zł) | 4.46 zł | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.53 (14 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (68 zł) | 54 zł | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.95 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (12 zł) | 5.30 zł | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in United States is 61% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,083 (11,789 zł) | 6,985 zł | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,368 (9,054 zł) | 5,611 zł | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 (873 zł) | 1,389 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,212 (8,459 zł) | 4,249 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,614 (6,171 zł) | 3,772 zł | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (635 zł) | 955 zł | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (233 zł) | 72 zł | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 (948 zł) | 1,936 zł | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (603 zł) | 773 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (56 zł) | 52 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (132 zł) | 70 zł | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (219 zł) | 430 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (193 zł) | 202 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (408 zł) | 386 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (536 zł) | 622 zł | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 38% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,933 (118,281 zł) | 131,756 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.59 zł) | 7 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (323 zł) | 156 zł | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 48% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (34 zł) | 36 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (94 zł) | 59 zł | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (646 zł) | 256 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.31 (20 zł) | 22 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.03 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (117 zł) | 95 zł | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 86% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (232 zł) | 129 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (116 zł) | 74 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (887 zł) | 459 zł | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (402 zł) | 237 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (57 zł) | 40 zł | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.95 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (1,758 zł) | 3,266 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.97 (3.71 zł) | 1.03 zł | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (276 zł) | 209 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (43 zł) | 22 zł | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,783 prices entered by 2,060 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 53% more expensive than in Poland
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