Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Poland is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (₩14,389) | ₩12,081 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (₩10,202) | ₩7,849 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (₩4,798) | ₩5,923 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (₩1,342) | ₩2,942 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (₩4,720) | ₩5,102 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (₩4,125) | ₩7,780 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (₩6,542) | ₩8,958 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (₩1,389) | ₩6,825 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (₩1,617) | ₩4,178 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (₩1,392) | ₩3,056 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (₩11,093) | ₩21,973 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (₩3,044) | ₩3,494 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (₩1,283) | ₩4,603 | - 72% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Poland is 16% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (₩2,253,637) | ₩1,500,120 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (₩1,587,781) | ₩1,934,250 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (₩299,398) | ₩240,148 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (₩1,264,140) | ₩1,264,360 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (₩953,871) | ₩725,161 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (₩154,564) | ₩80,000 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (₩18,931) | ₩28,380 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (₩505,072) | ₩433,362 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (₩228,581) | ₩100,000 | + 129% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (₩14,836) | ₩16,029 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (₩15,498) | ₩14,433 | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 8% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (₩101,274) | ₩85,819 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (₩50,888) | ₩66,260 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (₩113,619) | ₩96,399 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (₩130,243) | ₩148,450 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (₩39,973,757) | ₩39,273,000 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₩2,278) | ₩1,635 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (₩37,217) | ₩58,441 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 38% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (₩9,578) | ₩7,985 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (₩7,436) | ₩12,000 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (₩62,976) | ₩39,691 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (₩4,485) | ₩20,000 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (₩5,409) | ₩15,000 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₩4,377) | ₩9,644 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (₩2,484) | ₩3,593 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (₩3,428) | ₩6,320 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (₩18,194) | ₩14,338 | + 27% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (₩34,851) | ₩37,219 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (₩18,935) | ₩27,364 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (₩78,101) | ₩249,761 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (₩62,476) | ₩127,461 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (₩9,861) | ₩15,654 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (₩4,841) | ₩5,510 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (₩4,575) | ₩6,631 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (₩1,396,530) | ₩924,016 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (₩162) | ₩206 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (₩50,951) | ₩98,667 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (₩6,259) | ₩4,699 | + 33% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,571 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 15% cheaper than in South Korea
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