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Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 54% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (₩8,009) | ₩9,039 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (₩5,679) | ₩6,379 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (₩2,551) | ₩5,040 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (₩899) | ₩2,592 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₩3,063) | ₩4,035 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 zł (₩1,810) | ₩5,887 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (₩3,797) | ₩12,725 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.32 zł (₩1,001) | ₩6,582 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (₩620) | ₩5,233 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 zł (₩938) | ₩2,368 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (₩8,863) | ₩25,551 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.31 zł (₩1,602) | ₩2,560 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.72 zł (₩820) | ₩2,792 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 19% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,906 zł (₩1,178,592) | ₩1,301,470 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,884 zł (₩870,336) | ₩1,061,050 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 491 zł (₩148,214) | ₩162,088 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,504 zł (₩755,641) | ₩792,485 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,866 zł (₩563,164) | ₩526,218 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312 zł (₩94,256) | ₩84,737 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (₩12,450) | ₩28,283 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,657 zł (₩499,914) | ₩427,447 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 447 zł (₩134,796) | ₩82,305 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł (₩8,554) | ₩9,561 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (₩6,831) | ₩21,912 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 308 zł (₩93,013) | ₩78,411 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 zł (₩47,760) | ₩40,086 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (₩92,873) | ₩108,514 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 347 zł (₩104,725) | ₩129,885 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,016 zł (₩24,146,309) | ₩28,304,900 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.07 zł (₩1,530) | ₩1,480 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (₩31,542) | ₩58,054 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (₩6,222) | ₩5,574 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (₩9,755) | ₩8,346 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 129 zł (₩38,798) | ₩18,483 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 zł (₩5,960) | ₩13,179 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,606) | ₩6,833 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,722) | ₩10,222 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.56 zł (₩1,377) | ₩2,177 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (₩2,259) | ₩2,752 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (₩11,519) | ₩15,001 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 32% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (₩20,941) | ₩33,637 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (₩16,413) | ₩21,226 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 238 zł (₩71,911) | ₩186,616 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (₩39,435) | ₩59,297 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₩6,563) | ₩10,057 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₩3,480) | ₩5,173 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (₩2,627) | ₩4,727 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,922 zł (₩579,915) | ₩588,221 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.52 zł (₩158) | ₩169 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (₩36,406) | ₩81,212 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₩4,921) | ₩4,544 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 32% cheaper than in South Korea
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