Cost of living in Poland compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.01) | €3.82 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (€0.95) | €1.00 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (€2.82) | €2.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.75) | €2.18 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (€5.01) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (€0.84) | €1.90 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (€0.81) | €1.21 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (€1.03) | €1.04 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (€7) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.88) | €1.99 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (€0.93) | €0.98 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Poland is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (€1,288) | €1,204 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (€965) | €829 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (€226) | €126 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (€751) | €789 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (€558) | €581 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (€96) | €87 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (€11) | €29 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (€383) | €350 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (€99) | €94 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (€68) | €79 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (€34) | €29 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (€68) | €83 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (€77) | €90 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (€23,648) | €26,162 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.58) | €1.72 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (€27) | €32 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (€4.18) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (€37) | €63 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (€4.82) | €3.94 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (€3.46) | €2.47 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (€3.34) | €2.98 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.71) | €1.76 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (€3.08) | €1.94 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (€12) | €19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (€24) | €32 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (€52) | €50 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (€39) | €47 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (€3.44) | €2.61 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (€2.86) | €4.31 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (€646) | €482 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (€0.10) | €0.17 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.98) | €5.08 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Spain
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