- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 97% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.27 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (12 zł) | 3.62 zł | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (5.89 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (12 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 zł) | 31 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (7 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (8 zł) | 2.63 zł | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in United States is 117% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (7,402 zł) | 3,882 zł | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (5,683 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (646 zł) | 472 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (5,718 zł) | 2,368 zł | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (4,081 zł) | 1,705 zł | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (448 zł) | 309 zł | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (175 zł) | 37 zł | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (1,224 zł) | 1,920 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (440 zł) | 416 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (83 zł) | 25 zł | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 0% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (173 zł) | 277 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (164 zł) | 148 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (310 zł) | 291 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (416 zł) | 336 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 68% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,135 (80,695 zł) | 77,857 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.75 zł) | 4.86 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (310 zł) | 105 zł | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 108% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (70 zł) | 30 zł | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (411 zł) | 126 zł | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (12 zł) | 4.98 zł | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (75 zł) | 41 zł | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 89% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (161 zł) | 67 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (90 zł) | 53 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (613 zł) | 210 zł | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (287 zł) | 115 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 zł) | 22 zł | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,565 zł) | 2,026 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (1.15 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (194 zł) | 125 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Poland
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