Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (£5.59) | £11 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (£3.90) | £5.80 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (£1.72) | £3.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł (£0.57) | £0.86 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (£2.00) | £2.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.30) | £1.93 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (£2.53) | £3.85 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.31 zł (£0.65) | £1.82 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.53 zł (£0.50) | £0.97 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 zł (£0.65) | £1.77 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (£5.60) | £8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 zł (£1.08) | £1.93 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 zł (£0.52) | £0.96 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,898 zł (£769) | £1,790 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,854 zł (£563) | £1,347 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 zł (£92) | £132 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,518 zł (£497) | £1,028 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 zł (£370) | £887 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 zł (£55) | £109 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (£8) | £23 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 zł (£329) | £315 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 470 zł (£93) | £85 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (£5.00) | £7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (£5.42) | £12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (£59) | £68 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 136 zł (£27) | £30 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 zł (£60) | £69 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (£66) | £71 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,701 zł (£16,114) | £20,092 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (£1.01) | £1.27 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (£21) | £81 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (£3.87) | £3.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (£25) | £83 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (£3.21) | £3.03 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (£2.23) | £1.41 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (£2.50) | £3.37 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.29 zł (£1.04) | £1.72 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.52) | £1.43 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (£9) | £12 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (£13) | £30 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (£11) | £20 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (£38) | £106 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 zł (£26) | £54 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (£4.43) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (£2.39) | £2.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (£1.88) | £4.40 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,908 zł (£376) | £388 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (£0.08) | £0.11 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 zł (£23) | £33 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (£3.21) | £11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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