Cost of living in Poland compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Poland | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (3,279 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 266% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (2,325 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (1,093 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (306 ₨) | 479 ₨ | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (1,076 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (940 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (1,491 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (317 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (368 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (317 ₨) | 503 ₨ | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (2,528 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (694 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (292 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 63% | |
Housing | + 145% | |||
Housing in Poland is 145% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Poland | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (513,527 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (361,801 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 267% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (68,223 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (288,054 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (217,354 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 302% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (35,220 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 267% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (4,314 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (115,089 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (52,086 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (3,381 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (3,531 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 95% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Poland | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (23,077 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 151% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (11,596 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (25,890 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 227% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (29,678 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 126% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Sri Lanka | ||||
Poland | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (9,108,649 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (519 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (8,480 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 134% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Poland | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (2,182 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (1,694 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (14,350 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 259% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (1,022 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (1,232 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (997 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (566 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (781 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 251% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (4,146 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 25% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Poland | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (7,941 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (4,315 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (17,796 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 248% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (14,236 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (2,247 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (1,103 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (1,043 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (318,221 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (37 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 471% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (11,610 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (1,426 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 82% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,587 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is 37% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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