- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 106% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.34 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (13 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (6 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (14 zł) | 3.11 zł | + 337% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 30 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 5.24 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (8 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in United States is 122% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (7,677 zł) | 3,939 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (5,918 zł) | 2,905 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (663 zł) | 462 zł | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (5,957 zł) | 2,410 zł | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (4,241 zł) | 1,829 zł | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (447 zł) | 315 zł | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (180 zł) | 37 zł | + 386% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $329 (1,236 zł) | 1,847 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (452 zł) | 413 zł | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (85 zł) | 21 zł | + 305% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (178 zł) | 297 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (168 zł) | 158 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (321 zł) | 299 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (432 zł) | 331 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 74% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,381 (84,073 zł) | 78,778 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.92 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (319 zł) | 104 zł | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 102% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (70 zł) | 29 zł | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (416 zł) | 126 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (13 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (77 zł) | 38 zł | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 97% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (169 zł) | 65 zł | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (93 zł) | 54 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (652 zł) | 222 zł | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (296 zł) | 128 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (43 zł) | 21 zł | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 156% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (1,581 zł) | 1,949 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (1.37 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (200 zł) | 124 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 93% more expensive than in Poland
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