Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (₩9,867) | ₩11,980 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (₩7,653) | ₩6,615 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (₩3,560) | ₩5,632 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.93 zł (₩1,124) | ₩2,759 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (₩3,436) | ₩6,542 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (₩3,139) | ₩7,203 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (₩5,091) | ₩16,031 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (₩1,109) | ₩8,264 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.41 zł (₩974) | ₩3,965 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (₩1,181) | ₩3,108 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (₩8,297) | ₩34,167 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (₩2,296) | ₩3,437 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (₩1,078) | ₩4,184 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,783 zł (₩1,651,591) | ₩4,454,430 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (₩1,261,823) | ₩2,796,960 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (₩260,210) | ₩253,895 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (₩914,516) | ₩1,589,470 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (₩705,047) | ₩779,612 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (₩120,164) | ₩86,783 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (₩15,590) | ₩32,020 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (₩462,633) | ₩219,090 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (₩143,377) | ₩89,516 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (₩11,800) | ₩16,029 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (₩8,247) | ₩14,433 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 8% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (₩96,633) | ₩69,705 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (₩40,365) | ₩54,258 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (₩96,848) | ₩82,310 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (₩110,926) | ₩127,854 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 29% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (₩29,624,565) | ₩35,091,300 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₩2,020) | ₩1,965 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (₩32,700) | ₩63,651 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (₩4,867) | ₩8,245 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (₩13,806) | ₩4,500 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (₩48,315) | ₩76,762 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (₩5,518) | ₩21,034 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,510) | ₩10,694 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₩3,715) | ₩8,457 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (₩1,685) | ₩5,308 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (₩2,896) | ₩8,235 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (₩15,601) | ₩12,817 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (₩23,998) | ₩32,969 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (₩16,449) | ₩29,287 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (₩52,218) | ₩379,963 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (₩50,369) | ₩89,730 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (₩6,669) | ₩17,897 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (₩3,823) | ₩6,563 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (₩3,740) | ₩5,017 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (₩743,003) | ₩795,597 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (₩90) | ₩236 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (₩40,500) | ₩116,074 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (₩4,901) | ₩4,500 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,727 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 43% cheaper than in South Korea
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