- Cost of Living
- Poland
- South Korea
- Comparison
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 (₩8,031) | ₩8,989 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (₩5,645) | ₩6,461 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₩2,599) | ₩4,610 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (₩881) | ₩2,486 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₩3,061) | ₩3,658 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₩2,026) | ₩5,318 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (₩3,783) | ₩10,856 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (₩1,031) | ₩6,647 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.09 zł (₩621) | ₩5,317 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 zł (₩921) | ₩2,500 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (₩8,814) | ₩20,382 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 zł (₩1,553) | ₩2,758 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł (₩805) | ₩3,248 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,907 zł (₩1,162,011) | ₩1,522,580 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł (₩849,981) | ₩1,134,840 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł (₩133,892) | ₩146,543 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł (₩696,837) | ₩983,840 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł (₩529,424) | ₩600,974 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (₩89,444) | ₩112,279 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 zł (₩10,833) | ₩26,295 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł (₩545,484) | ₩512,162 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (₩123,825) | ₩97,084 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (₩7,626) | ₩11,442 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (₩6,395) | ₩13,547 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 6% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (₩84,205) | ₩81,661 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł (₩45,112) | ₩47,464 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (₩88,647) | ₩93,233 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (₩98,890) | ₩135,952 | - 27% | |
| 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 | 79,937 zł (₩23,774,345) | ₩30,995,700 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (₩1,487) | ₩1,555 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (₩30,929) | ₩62,714 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (₩5,855) | ₩5,647 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (₩9,078) | ₩7,057 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (₩37,851) | ₩33,974 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (₩4,485) | ₩10,272 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,716) | ₩8,076 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (₩3,304) | ₩7,730 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (₩1,419) | ₩3,061 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₩2,311) | ₩2,686 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (₩11,278) | ₩17,659 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (₩19,575) | ₩30,653 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (₩15,984) | ₩20,507 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (₩65,891) | ₩118,894 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (₩37,091) | ₩60,447 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (₩6,337) | ₩9,150 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (₩3,374) | ₩4,930 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (₩2,552) | ₩4,572 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł (₩581,453) | ₩577,048 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (₩149) | ₩382 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (₩37,824) | ₩76,765 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (₩4,759) | ₩4,500 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
297.412
KRW
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,322 prices entered by 916 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 37% cheaper than in South Korea
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