- 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 (£5.45) | £10 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (£3.93) | £5.65 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (£1.76) | £3.79 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (£0.61) | £0.86 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (£2.11) | £2.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.40) | £1.97 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (£2.67) | £4.72 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (£0.71) | £1.99 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (£0.42) | £0.82 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.12 zł (£0.64) | £1.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (£1.08) | £1.85 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (£0.57) | £0.94 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,939 zł (£810) | £1,941 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,905 zł (£597) | £1,239 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (£95) | £159 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,410 zł (£496) | £1,249 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,835 zł (£377) | £846 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 315 zł (£65) | £120 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (£8) | £22 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,847 zł (£380) | £340 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 zł (£85) | £86 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (£5.33) | £7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (£4.33) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (£62) | £66 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 zł (£32) | £32 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 zł (£62) | £73 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (£68) | £76 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,778 zł (£16,201) | £18,864 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 zł (£1.03) | £1.27 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (£21) | £98 | - 78% | |
| 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) | 19 zł (£3.96) | £3.45 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (£5.98) | £8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (£26) | £76 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (£3.70) | £3.56 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.47) | £1.52 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.56) | £3.26 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.89 zł (£1.01) | £1.82 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.62) | £1.53 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (£8) | £12 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (£13) | £31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (£11) | £21 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (£46) | £107 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (£26) | £57 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (£4.22) | £9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (£2.29) | £3.03 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (£1.80) | £4.48 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,949 zł (£401) | £400 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (£0.10) | £0.16 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (£26) | £45 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (£3.32) | £11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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