- Cost of Living
- Poland
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (₩8,020) | ₩8,985 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (₩5,776) | ₩6,528 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₩2,632) | ₩4,957 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.95 zł (₩896) | ₩2,498 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (₩3,193) | ₩3,427 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₩2,181) | ₩5,263 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (₩4,224) | ₩10,856 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.61 zł (₩1,095) | ₩6,767 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (₩622) | ₩4,225 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (₩965) | ₩2,513 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (₩8,985) | ₩19,403 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.12 zł (₩1,554) | ₩2,739 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (₩794) | ₩3,350 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,903 zł (₩1,183,706) | ₩1,541,380 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,851 zł (₩864,822) | ₩1,108,410 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (₩143,157) | ₩148,919 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (₩719,247) | ₩994,024 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,750 zł (₩530,921) | ₩612,536 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 306 zł (₩92,703) | ₩132,259 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (₩11,654) | ₩25,690 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (₩580,478) | ₩512,162 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (₩130,233) | ₩97,084 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (₩7,819) | ₩11,442 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (₩7,564) | ₩13,547 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 zł (₩84,361) | ₩83,855 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (₩44,822) | ₩54,603 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (₩89,129) | ₩96,827 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (₩100,984) | ₩153,217 | - 34% | |
| 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 | 78,621 zł (₩23,845,786) | ₩30,660,700 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 zł (₩1,486) | ₩1,556 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (₩31,866) | ₩65,989 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 32% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (₩5,556) | ₩5,647 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (₩9,131) | ₩7,057 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (₩38,868) | ₩32,530 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (₩4,441) | ₩10,272 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (₩3,841) | ₩8,076 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (₩3,415) | ₩7,730 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (₩1,495) | ₩3,061 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₩2,352) | ₩2,686 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (₩12,318) | ₩18,295 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (₩20,656) | ₩30,601 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (₩16,187) | ₩20,654 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (₩65,107) | ₩118,894 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (₩37,039) | ₩60,511 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₩6,579) | ₩9,150 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (₩3,345) | ₩4,929 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (₩2,629) | ₩4,728 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,058 zł (₩624,083) | ₩597,994 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (₩149) | ₩382 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (₩38,490) | ₩76,765 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₩4,795) | ₩4,500 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
303.300
KRW
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Poland is 36% cheaper than in South Korea
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