- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (£5.48) | £11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (£3.92) | £5.61 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (£1.79) | £3.65 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 zł (£0.61) | £0.87 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (£2.16) | £2.70 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.48) | £1.94 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (£2.85) | £4.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 zł (£0.75) | £1.98 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (£0.43) | £0.86 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (£0.66) | £1.81 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (£7) | £9 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (£1.06) | £1.82 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł (£0.55) | £0.92 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,882 zł (£809) | £1,839 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,834 zł (£591) | £1,197 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (£98) | £151 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,368 zł (£494) | £1,117 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł (£355) | £771 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (£64) | £153 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (£8) | £21 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 zł (£400) | £335 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (£87) | £84 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (£5.37) | £6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (£5.23) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł (£58) | £64 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (£61) | £70 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (£70) | £71 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,857 zł (£16,227) | £18,212 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 zł (£1.01) | £1.23 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (£22) | £95 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (£3.69) | £3.22 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (£6) | £8 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (£26) | £71 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (£3.05) | £3.42 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.55) | £1.52 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (£2.39) | £3.24 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (£1.04) | £1.76 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (£1.56) | £1.52 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (£14) | £31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (£11) | £21 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł (£44) | £115 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł (£24) | £56 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (£4.54) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (£2.23) | £2.95 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (£1.77) | £4.35 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł (£422) | £402 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (£0.10) | £0.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (£26) | £43 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (£3.28) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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