Cost of living in Poland compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (€3.31) | €3.81 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (€0.93) | €1.05 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.26) | €3.01 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.85) | €2.25 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (€4.51) | €7 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (€0.96) | €2.16 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (€1.12) | €1.40 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (€0.96) | €1.12 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€2.10) | €2.06 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (€0.88) | €1.08 | - 18% | |
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 | 6,695 zł (€1,554) | €1,415 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (€1,095) | €962 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (€206) | €118 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (€872) | €917 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (€658) | €671 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (€107) | €81 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (€348) | €315 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (€158) | €92 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (€11) | €11 | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Spain | ||||
Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (€70) | €73 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (€35) | €31 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (€90) | €86 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (€27,570) | €28,022 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.57) | €1.60 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (€26) | €31 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (€7) | €8 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (€5.13) | €7 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (€43) | €62 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (€3.09) | €3.86 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (€3.73) | €2.95 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€3.02) | €3.02 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (€1.71) | €2.02 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (€2.36) | €1.93 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (€13) | €17 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (€24) | €34 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (€54) | €53 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.34) | €2.69 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (€3.16) | €4.45 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (€963) | €514 | + 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (€35) | €49 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (€4.32) | €5.23 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Spain
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