Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (£5.44) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (£4.11) | £5.88 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (£1.72) | £3.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (£0.57) | £0.86 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (£1.92) | £2.47 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (£1.29) | £2.08 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (£2.36) | £4.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.69 zł (£0.72) | £1.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.82 zł (£0.55) | £0.90 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.47 zł (£0.68) | £1.71 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (£5.47) | £8 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 zł (£1.10) | £1.95 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.77 zł (£0.54) | £0.97 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,038 zł (£788) | £1,994 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,950 zł (£575) | £1,273 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 465 zł (£91) | £147 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,394 zł (£467) | £1,285 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,892 zł (£369) | £1,078 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 zł (£66) | £97 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (£9) | £22 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666 zł (£325) | £322 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 zł (£81) | £73 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (£5.79) | £6 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (£4.34) | £12 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (£57) | £70 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 164 zł (£32) | £33 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (£58) | £75 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350 zł (£68) | £78 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,918 zł (£15,197) | £20,113 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.71 zł (£0.92) | £1.20 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101 zł (£20) | £98 | - 80% | |
| 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 (£3.57) | £3.19 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (£5.73) | £9 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (£26) | £81 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (£3.09) | £3.41 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.30) | £1.58 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (£2.52) | £3.36 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 zł (£1.16) | £1.83 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (£1.51) | £1.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (£9) | £14 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (£14) | £30 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (£11) | £20 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (£42) | £133 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (£25) | £58 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (£4.07) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (£2.25) | £3.14 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (£2.03) | £4.70 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,995 zł (£389) | £429 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 zł (£0.09) | £0.14 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 zł (£22) | £38 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (£3.33) | £11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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