Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (₩8,789) | ₩9,333 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (₩6,071) | ₩6,509 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₩2,658) | ₩6,201 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (₩879) | ₩2,610 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₩3,053) | ₩3,973 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (₩1,943) | ₩6,606 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (₩3,830) | ₩10,909 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (₩1,005) | ₩8,939 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.56 zł (₩788) | ₩5,079 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 zł (₩1,006) | ₩2,476 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (₩8,668) | ₩25,498 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.39 zł (₩1,656) | ₩2,754 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.52 zł (₩775) | ₩3,148 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 21% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,021 zł (₩1,235,834) | ₩1,495,100 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,920 zł (₩897,321) | ₩1,111,570 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477 zł (₩146,579) | ₩252,074 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,518 zł (₩773,760) | ₩634,731 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,926 zł (₩591,821) | ₩569,700 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 288 zł (₩88,449) | ₩93,201 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (₩12,714) | ₩30,841 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,813 zł (₩557,191) | ₩512,722 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 505 zł (₩155,080) | ₩113,954 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (₩8,023) | ₩10,470 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 zł (₩8,488) | ₩19,321 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (₩93,077) | ₩69,249 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 zł (₩42,862) | ₩58,737 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (₩94,721) | ₩110,750 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (₩106,969) | ₩193,166 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 35% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,106 zł (₩24,926,501) | ₩35,224,500 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (₩1,570) | ₩1,474 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107 zł (₩33,014) | ₩70,368 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (₩5,806) | ₩5,944 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (₩8,950) | ₩7,390 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (₩38,855) | ₩20,000 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (₩4,977) | ₩18,944 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (₩3,470) | ₩8,772 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₩3,904) | ₩10,077 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 zł (₩1,675) | ₩3,335 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₩2,379) | ₩2,422 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (₩14,065) | ₩13,449 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 26% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (₩20,733) | ₩30,440 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (₩17,159) | ₩21,000 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (₩59,936) | ₩109,875 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 zł (₩40,907) | ₩61,177 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₩6,897) | ₩12,044 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₩3,594) | ₩4,823 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (₩2,972) | ₩5,159 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,957 zł (₩601,564) | ₩571,356 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (₩125) | ₩146 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł (₩35,362) | ₩59,864 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₩4,929) | ₩4,578 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 35% cheaper than in South Korea
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