Cost of living in Poland compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (CHF 5.77) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (CHF 2.83) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 zł (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.72 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (CHF 2.68) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.26 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (CHF 3.79) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (CHF 0.81) | CHF 3.76 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33 zł (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.39 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.50 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.68 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,766 zł (CHF 1,229) | CHF 3,102 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,275 zł (CHF 911) | CHF 2,354 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 940 zł (CHF 200) | CHF 189 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,280 zł (CHF 699) | CHF 1,763 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,499 zł (CHF 533) | CHF 1,318 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 zł (CHF 92) | CHF 101 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł (CHF 11) | CHF 54 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,953 zł (CHF 416) | CHF 479 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483 zł (CHF 103) | CHF 106 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 zł (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 32 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (CHF 71) | CHF 101 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 zł (CHF 32) | CHF 44 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 zł (CHF 69) | CHF 116 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 zł (CHF 84) | CHF 161 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,039 zł (CHF 22,393) | CHF 31,963 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (CHF 1.53) | CHF 1.97 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł (CHF 27) | CHF 79 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (CHF 3.61) | CHF 15 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 175 zł (CHF 37) | CHF 130 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 zł (CHF 4.57) | CHF 5.29 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (CHF 3.11) | CHF 4.05 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.98 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.92 zł (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.82 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.07 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 49 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł (CHF 21) | CHF 64 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 36 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 zł (CHF 36) | CHF 85 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (CHF 37) | CHF 116 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (CHF 5.52) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (CHF 2.74) | CHF 6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,670 zł (CHF 569) | CHF 813 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.28 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (CHF 30) | CHF 91 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (CHF 3.60) | CHF 9 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland
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