- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (£5.32) | £10 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (£3.79) | £5.61 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (£1.84) | £3.64 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł (£0.58) | £0.86 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (£2.04) | £2.65 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.48) | £1.96 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (£2.81) | £4.50 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.37 zł (£0.69) | £1.95 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.13 zł (£0.43) | £0.85 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (£0.65) | £1.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (£6) | £8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.03 zł (£1.02) | £1.80 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (£0.52) | £0.90 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,862 zł (£785) | £1,781 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,805 zł (£570) | £1,172 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423 zł (£86) | £158 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,361 zł (£480) | £1,062 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 zł (£345) | £735 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 393 zł (£80) | £152 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,814 zł (£368) | £330 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 zł (£79) | £82 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (£5.23) | £6 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (£4.76) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 286 zł (£58) | £65 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (£29) | £32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (£58) | £69 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (£68) | £73 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,593 zł (£15,763) | £18,353 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.70 zł (£0.95) | £1.20 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (£21) | £100 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (£3.06) | £3.31 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 zł (£23) | £70 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (£2.90) | £3.28 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.40) | £1.60 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (£2.26) | £3.36 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł (£1.04) | £1.77 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (£1.42) | £1.54 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (£8) | £13 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (£13) | £31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (£11) | £21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 198 zł (£40) | £124 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 zł (£26) | £55 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (£4.14) | £9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (£2.13) | £2.95 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (£1.72) | £4.38 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,111 zł (£429) | £415 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 zł (£0.16) | £0.20 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (£25) | £44 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (£3.19) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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