- 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 | 27 zł (£5.42) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (£3.85) | £5.59 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (£1.77) | £3.61 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (£0.60) | £0.87 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (£2.14) | £2.68 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.47) | £1.92 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (£2.82) | £4.52 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (£0.72) | £1.97 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (£0.42) | £0.85 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (£0.64) | £1.76 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.19 zł (£1.05) | £1.82 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 zł (£0.53) | £0.92 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,928 zł (£795) | £1,857 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,922 zł (£592) | £1,198 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (£96) | £157 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (£480) | £1,145 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,770 zł (£358) | £783 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (£61) | £145 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (£8) | £22 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (£388) | £338 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (£87) | £85 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (£5.22) | £6 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (£5.14) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (£57) | £63 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 zł (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (£60) | £70 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (£67) | £72 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,995 zł (£15,998) | £18,349 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (£1.00) | £1.24 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (£21) | £94 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (£3.76) | £3.33 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (£6) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (£27) | £74 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (£2.97) | £3.48 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (£2.56) | £1.53 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (£2.24) | £3.22 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (£1.00) | £1.80 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.56) | £1.54 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (£14) | £31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (£11) | £21 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (£43) | £115 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (£25) | £54 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (£4.44) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (£2.28) | £2.96 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (£1.76) | £4.36 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,006 zł (£406) | £401 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (£0.10) | £0.15 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (£26) | £43 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (£3.22) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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