Cost of living in Poland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł ($5.21) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł ($2.17) | $4.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł ($0.73) | $0.88 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.54) | $2.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł ($1.61) | $4.01 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($3.14) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł ($0.86) | $3.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.79 zł ($0.71) | $1.77 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 zł ($0.84) | $3.15 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 zł ($1.39) | $1.94 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł ($0.69) | $2.04 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,945 zł ($1,005) | $2,269 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,886 zł ($735) | $1,629 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł ($120) | $177 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,406 zł ($613) | $1,625 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,898 zł ($484) | $1,155 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 282 zł ($72) | $109 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 zł ($11) | $47 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,684 zł ($429) | $298 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 448 zł ($114) | $118 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł ($76) | $49 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 zł ($35) | $45 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł ($76) | $86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 zł ($85) | $112 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,998 zł ($20,383) | $22,992 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.08 zł ($1.30) | $0.75 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł ($26) | $81 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.55) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł ($3.94) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.89) | $3.55 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł ($2.99) | $5.08 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 zł ($1.38) | $3.57 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($1.92) | $1.83 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł ($11) | $21 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł ($17) | $45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł ($14) | $24 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł ($49) | $223 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 zł ($34) | $74 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł ($5.48) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł ($3.00) | $4.82 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł ($2.55) | $5.81 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,963 zł ($500) | $395 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł ($0.08) | $0.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 zł ($29) | $52 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.09) | $8 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in United States
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