Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (£5.60) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 zł (£3.99) | £6 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (£2.05) | £3.39 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.55 zł (£0.64) | £0.91 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (£2.09) | £2.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (£1.96) | £2.09 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (£2.80) | £3.80 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.01 zł (£0.72) | £2.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.15 zł (£0.56) | £0.85 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 zł (£0.62) | £1.98 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (£4.59) | £9 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (£1.34) | £1.98 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.47 zł (£0.62) | £1.12 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,125 zł (£738) | £2,120 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,228 zł (£577) | £1,651 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 545 zł (£97) | £176 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,700 zł (£483) | £1,460 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,002 zł (£358) | £1,097 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 zł (£67) | £131 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (£9) | £26 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 zł (£238) | £310 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 zł (£76) | £100 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 zł (£4.66) | £13 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 321 zł (£57) | £68 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 zł (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (£53) | £77 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320 zł (£57) | £78 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 96,340 zł (£17,228) | £22,987 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (£1.23) | £1.68 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 zł (£22) | £94 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (£3.06) | £4.01 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 zł (£29) | £93 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (£2.80) | £3.07 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.19) | £1.89 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (£2.51) | £3.52 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.56 zł (£0.82) | £2.06 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (£1.57) | £1.58 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (£15) | £34 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (£9) | £22 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 zł (£26) | £111 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 zł (£23) | £60 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (£4.55) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (£2.41) | £3.16 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (£1.88) | £5.15 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,352 zł (£421) | £521 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (£0.04) | £0.14 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł (£21) | £38 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (£3.06) | £12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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