Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 110% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (64 zł) | 30 zł | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (18 zł) | 9 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.65 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (17 zł) | 7 zł | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (15 zł) | 3.60 zł | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (8 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (12 zł) | 3.33 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (59 zł) | 29 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (9 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in United States is 140% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,368 (9,487 zł) | 4,273 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,811 (7,255 zł) | 3,123 zł | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (761 zł) | 543 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,676 (6,717 zł) | 2,624 zł | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,276 (5,114 zł) | 1,990 zł | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (510 zł) | 293 zł | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (218 zł) | 41 zł | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (1,138 zł) | 1,715 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (517 zł) | 383 zł | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (44 zł) | 32 zł | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (97 zł) | 38 zł | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (196 zł) | 306 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (174 zł) | 151 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (359 zł) | 284 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (451 zł) | 340 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 66% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,786 (95,308 zł) | 76,811 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (3.35 zł) | 5.34 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (306 zł) | 114 zł | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 118% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (71 zł) | 26 zł | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (436 zł) | 142 zł | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (16 zł) | 4.78 zł | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (94 zł) | 46 zł | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 100% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (195 zł) | 71 zł | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (104 zł) | 50 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (670 zł) | 218 zł | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (319 zł) | 124 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.93 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $442 (1,771 zł) | 2,067 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.71 zł) | 0.25 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (200 zł) | 98 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 101% more expensive than in Poland
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