Cost of living in Poland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Poland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (руб 1,092) | руб 554 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (руб 743) | руб 382 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (руб 338) | руб 218 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.90 zł (руб 107) | руб 87 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (руб 391) | руб 138 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (руб 269) | руб 208 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (руб 472) | руб 420 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.66 zł (руб 124) | руб 129 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 zł (руб 107) | руб 59 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.56 zł (руб 122) | руб 85 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 zł (руб 1,005) | руб 689 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (руб 243) | руб 181 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.54 zł (руб 121) | руб 42 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Poland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,755 zł (руб 147,768) | руб 103,905 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,086 zł (руб 111,258) | руб 59,087 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,271 zł (руб 27,806) | руб 7,789 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,271 zł (руб 93,415) | руб 54,275 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,548 zł (руб 77,612) | руб 33,384 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 938 zł (руб 20,509) | руб 5,450 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (руб 1,490) | руб 971 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,952 zł (руб 42,707) | руб 20,501 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 670 zł (руб 14,656) | руб 7,224 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 zł (руб 1,065) | руб 548 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 zł (руб 1,314) | руб 618 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Poland | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 326 zł (руб 7,142) | руб 6,816 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (руб 3,712) | руб 3,176 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 373 zł (руб 8,167) | руб 7,907 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500 zł (руб 10,929) | руб 6,921 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Poland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,032 zł (руб 2,888,129) | руб 2,485,230 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (руб 157) | руб 57 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151 zł (руб 3,307) | руб 2,259 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Poland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 zł (руб 774) | руб 270 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56 zł (руб 1,227) | руб 515 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 221 zł (руб 4,842) | руб 1,977 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (руб 614) | руб 320 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 zł (руб 448) | руб 187 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (руб 333) | руб 172 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (руб 230) | руб 123 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (руб 303) | руб 132 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 87 zł (руб 1,911) | руб 589 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Poland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 zł (руб 2,368) | руб 1,593 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 zł (руб 1,695) | руб 680 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 zł (руб 8,488) | руб 6,005 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 zł (руб 4,648) | руб 3,237 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 zł (руб 776) | руб 473 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (руб 393) | руб 177 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (руб 399) | руб 236 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,530 zł (руб 77,223) | руб 50,539 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.07 zł (руб 23) | руб 23 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 zł (руб 3,931) | руб 3,349 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29 zł (руб 630) | руб 197 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,913 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 60% more expensive than in Russia
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