- Cost of Living
- Poland
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (₩7,717) | ₩8,727 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (₩5,642) | ₩6,539 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₩2,576) | ₩5,389 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (₩868) | ₩2,605 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₩3,071) | ₩3,609 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₩2,123) | ₩5,350 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (₩4,049) | ₩10,042 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (₩1,079) | ₩6,947 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 zł (₩622) | ₩4,209 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (₩961) | ₩2,612 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (₩9,176) | ₩19,027 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.06 zł (₩1,524) | ₩2,695 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (₩773) | ₩3,141 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,815 zł (₩1,149,255) | ₩1,523,360 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,803 zł (₩844,417) | ₩1,068,520 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 459 zł (₩138,315) | ₩145,685 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,334 zł (₩703,081) | ₩996,371 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,722 zł (₩518,698) | ₩614,461 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313 zł (₩94,419) | ₩145,621 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (₩11,165) | ₩27,564 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,899 zł (₩572,017) | ₩532,530 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (₩122,476) | ₩98,292 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (₩8,093) | ₩10,886 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (₩7,069) | ₩13,123 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 14% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 zł (₩81,414) | ₩81,904 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 zł (₩44,406) | ₩51,241 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (₩87,684) | ₩102,290 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (₩101,093) | ₩163,609 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 34% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,940 zł (₩23,476,985) | ₩30,507,600 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.80 zł (₩1,444) | ₩1,534 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (₩31,099) | ₩63,503 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (₩5,156) | ₩5,744 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (₩8,615) | ₩9,743 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 122 zł (₩36,834) | ₩34,694 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (₩4,411) | ₩14,237 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,574) | ₩9,298 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,490) | ₩7,147 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (₩1,483) | ₩3,285 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (₩2,197) | ₩2,373 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (₩12,333) | ₩18,875 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (₩20,086) | ₩31,416 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (₩15,641) | ₩20,260 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (₩62,745) | ₩104,758 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (₩35,998) | ₩59,552 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₩6,555) | ₩8,912 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (₩3,218) | ₩4,964 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (₩2,615) | ₩4,695 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025 zł (₩609,971) | ₩600,313 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (₩124) | ₩170 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (₩37,180) | ₩80,946 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₩4,747) | ₩4,500 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
301.220
KRW
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Cost of living in Poland is 37% cheaper than in South Korea
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