Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (₩8,983) | ₩9,411 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (₩6,320) | ₩6,661 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (₩2,708) | ₩5,558 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (₩888) | ₩2,243 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₩3,075) | ₩4,906 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (₩1,985) | ₩6,379 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (₩3,700) | ₩13,015 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 zł (₩1,151) | ₩5,944 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 zł (₩785) | ₩3,678 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.47 zł (₩1,039) | ₩2,166 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (₩8,523) | ₩22,522 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (₩1,976) | ₩2,694 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.69 zł (₩807) | ₩2,980 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,212 zł (₩1,262,036) | ₩1,532,360 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050 zł (₩913,880) | ₩1,131,400 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 489 zł (₩146,489) | ₩309,182 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,632 zł (₩788,845) | ₩1,200,300 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,088 zł (₩625,792) | ₩587,302 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 277 zł (₩83,013) | ₩81,680 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (₩13,455) | ₩41,339 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (₩503,169) | ₩352,573 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (₩125,647) | ₩113,587 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (₩9,094) | ₩13,071 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (₩6,654) | ₩13,039 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 4% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (₩89,205) | ₩41,844 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 165 zł (₩49,548) | ₩52,250 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (₩83,653) | ₩99,885 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (₩104,205) | ₩173,054 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,949 zł (₩22,459,542) | ₩29,087,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.64 zł (₩1,390) | ₩1,439 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (₩31,253) | ₩91,087 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (₩5,444) | ₩6,377 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (₩10,389) | ₩7,390 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 zł (₩39,992) | ₩82,440 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (₩4,196) | ₩21,662 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (₩3,707) | ₩8,130 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₩3,907) | ₩8,324 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 zł (₩1,607) | ₩1,815 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (₩2,394) | ₩2,204 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł (₩15,360) | ₩17,384 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 64% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (₩20,745) | ₩33,460 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (₩16,995) | ₩20,876 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (₩62,264) | ₩165,595 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (₩37,174) | ₩67,775 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (₩6,756) | ₩10,109 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (₩3,686) | ₩5,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (₩3,162) | ₩5,279 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (₩601,067) | ₩669,053 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (₩89) | ₩1,500 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 zł (₩30,337) | ₩61,508 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (₩5,279) | ₩4,554 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 44% cheaper than in South Korea
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