Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 104% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.36 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (13 zł) | 3.31 zł | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (7 zł) | 2.53 zł | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (12 zł) | 3.28 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 5.46 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (8 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in United States is 125% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,200 (8,493 zł) | 3,898 zł | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,581 (6,106 zł) | 2,854 zł | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (690 zł) | 467 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,579 (6,097 zł) | 2,518 zł | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,117 (4,313 zł) | 1,876 zł | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (455 zł) | 281 zł | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (184 zł) | 42 zł | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (1,163 zł) | 1,669 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (459 zł) | 470 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (42 zł) | 25 zł | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (85 zł) | 27 zł | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (184 zł) | 298 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (167 zł) | 136 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (332 zł) | 303 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (428 zł) | 336 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 64% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,798 (88,026 zł) | 81,701 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.95 zł) | 5.11 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (307 zł) | 108 zł | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 95% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (72 zł) | 30 zł | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (422 zł) | 127 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (13 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (82 zł) | 45 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 86% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (174 zł) | 67 zł | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (95 zł) | 55 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (803 zł) | 195 zł | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (289 zł) | 132 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (46 zł) | 22 zł | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $406 (1,568 zł) | 1,908 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.69 zł) | 0.42 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (205 zł) | 114 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 90% more expensive than in Poland
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