- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 87% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (48 zł) | 26 zł | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.17 zł) | 2.85 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (12 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (5.93 zł) | 2.10 zł | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (10 zł) | 3.23 zł | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (51 zł) | 29 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (7 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (7 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in United States is 109% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,043 (7,101 zł) | 3,878 zł | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (5,498 zł) | 2,756 zł | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (600 zł) | 431 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,581 (5,494 zł) | 2,324 zł | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (3,849 zł) | 1,659 zł | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (407 zł) | 393 zł | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (166 zł) | 38 zł | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (1,220 zł) | 1,842 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (420 zł) | 391 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 zł) | 25 zł | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (77 zł) | 23 zł | + 237% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (163 zł) | 280 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (157 zł) | 145 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (295 zł) | 281 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (410 zł) | 332 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 60% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,142 (76,942 zł) | 77,502 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.44 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (298 zł) | 103 zł | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 109% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (64 zł) | 33 zł | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (378 zł) | 111 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (12 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (71 zł) | 39 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 83% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (153 zł) | 67 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (86 zł) | 51 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (587 zł) | 193 zł | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (272 zł) | 127 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (40 zł) | 21 zł | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (20 zł) | 9 zł | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,492 zł) | 2,111 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (1.96 zł) | 0.76 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (183 zł) | 121 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 81% more expensive than in Poland
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