- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Comparison
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 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.40 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (13 zł) | 3.57 zł | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (6 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (13 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 30 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 5.19 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (8 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in United States is 123% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (7,730 zł) | 3,928 zł | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,572 (5,972 zł) | 2,922 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (675 zł) | 472 zł | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,576 (5,988 zł) | 2,371 zł | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,127 (4,280 zł) | 1,770 zł | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (466 zł) | 302 zł | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (182 zł) | 38 zł | + 379% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (1,271 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (449 zł) | 429 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (85 zł) | 25 zł | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (180 zł) | 284 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (170 zł) | 151 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (324 zł) | 295 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (436 zł) | 332 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 75% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,272 (84,606 zł) | 78,995 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.91 zł) | 4.92 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (324 zł) | 105 zł | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 111% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (71 zł) | 30 zł | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (421 zł) | 131 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (13 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (78 zł) | 39 zł | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 94% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (169 zł) | 68 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (94 zł) | 54 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (657 zł) | 215 zł | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (300 zł) | 122 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44 zł) | 22 zł | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 158% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (1,623 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.28 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (203 zł) | 127 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 94% more expensive than in Poland
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