- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (руб 466) | руб 355 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (руб 333) | руб 285 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (руб 150) | руб 133 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (руб 52) | руб 64 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (руб 183) | руб 82 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (руб 127) | руб 147 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (руб 242) | руб 308 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (руб 62) | руб 94 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (руб 36) | руб 35 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.20 zł (руб 56) | руб 62 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (руб 522) | руб 521 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.20 zł (руб 91) | руб 94 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 zł (руб 45) | руб 31 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,935 zł (руб 68,514) | руб 75,335 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920 zł (руб 50,846) | руб 40,756 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (руб 8,225) | руб 6,212 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,373 zł (руб 41,315) | руб 38,042 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,769 zł (руб 30,804) | руб 24,941 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (руб 5,256) | руб 3,886 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (руб 661) | руб 481 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (руб 33,322) | руб 26,710 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (руб 7,476) | руб 5,864 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (руб 449) | руб 395 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (руб 442) | руб 537 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (руб 4,937) | руб 5,258 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 zł (руб 2,623) | руб 3,050 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (руб 5,137) | руб 5,486 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (руб 5,784) | руб 7,257 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,809 zł (руб 1,372,114) | руб 1,138,220 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.93 zł (руб 86) | руб 42 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (руб 1,833) | руб 1,676 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (руб 324) | руб 318 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (руб 524) | руб 504 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 129 zł (руб 2,253) | руб 1,329 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (руб 255) | руб 230 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (руб 220) | руб 160 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (руб 193) | руб 207 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (руб 86) | руб 69 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (руб 134) | руб 101 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (руб 679) | руб 528 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (руб 1,187) | руб 1,596 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (руб 937) | руб 670 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (руб 3,737) | руб 5,573 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (руб 2,163) | руб 3,373 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (руб 376) | руб 371 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (руб 196) | руб 178 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (руб 150) | руб 226 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,980 zł (руб 34,471) | руб 31,511 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (руб 9) | руб 4.91 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 zł (руб 2,251) | руб 3,130 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (руб 277) | руб 137 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,904 prices entered by 1,470 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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