Cost of living in Poland compared to Spain
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (€12) | €18 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (€4.41) | €3.88 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84 zł (€1.14) | €1.05 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 zł (€4.35) | €3.08 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (€3.37) | €2.12 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 zł (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (€1.40) | €2.03 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 zł (€1.05) | €1.59 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.93 zł (€1.16) | €1.10 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (€13) | €7 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (€2.46) | €2.08 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (€1.25) | €1.04 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,985 zł (€1,643) | €1,483 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,611 zł (€1,320) | €1,012 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (€327) | €110 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,249 zł (€1,000) | €978 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,772 zł (€887) | €698 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (€225) | €79 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 zł (€17) | €25 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,936 zł (€456) | €328 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (€182) | €94 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (€16) | €12 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (€101) | €78 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (€48) | €34 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (€91) | €88 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (€146) | €90 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,756 zł (€30,998) | €26,459 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.62) | €1.49 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 zł (€37) | €28 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (€14) | €7 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł (€60) | €56 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (€7) | €4.24 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (€5.24) | €2.64 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (€4.01) | €3.13 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (€2.74) | €1.89 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (€3.03) | €2.05 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95 zł (€22) | €17 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (€30) | €36 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (€17) | €17 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (€108) | €48 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (€56) | €51 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (€9) | €11 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.38) | €3.03 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (€4.81) | €4.85 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (€768) | €465 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (€0.24) | €0.29 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 zł (€49) | €53 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 zł (€5.08) | €5.68 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,914 prices entered by 1,029 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 14% more expensive than in Spain
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