Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Poland is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (£6.00) | £8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (£2.82) | £4.26 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (£0.79) | £1.20 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (£2.78) | £3.63 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (£2.43) | £2.28 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (£3.85) | £5.34 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (£0.82) | £2.13 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (£0.95) | £0.89 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (£0.82) | £1.97 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (£7) | £10 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (£1.79) | £2.36 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (£0.75) | £1.04 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Poland is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (£1,325) | £1,997 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (£934) | £1,637 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (£176) | £229 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (£743) | £1,818 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (£561) | £1,060 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (£91) | £190 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (£11) | £26 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (£297) | £324 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (£134) | £83 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (£9) | £16 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (£60) | £73 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (£30) | £32 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (£67) | £81 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (£77) | £83 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (£23,509) | £25,126 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (£1.34) | £1.44 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (£22) | £85 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (£5.63) | £5.04 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (£4.37) | £8 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (£37) | £74 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (£2.64) | £4.77 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (£3.18) | £1.97 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (£2.57) | £3.78 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (£1.46) | £2.39 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (£2.02) | £1.77 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (£11) | £14 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (£20) | £40 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (£11) | £19 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (£46) | £124 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (£37) | £69 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (£5.80) | £11 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (£2.85) | £3.71 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (£2.69) | £5.75 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (£821) | £537 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (£0.10) | £0.28 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (£30) | £35 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (£3.68) | £14 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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