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Cost of living in Poland compared to United States
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł ($4.83) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.22) | $4.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł ($0.78) | $0.88 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.65) | $3.20 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 zł ($1.57) | $3.96 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł ($3.30) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.32 zł ($0.87) | $3.34 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł ($0.54) | $1.59 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 zł ($0.83) | $3.64 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.31 zł ($1.39) | $1.92 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.73 zł ($0.72) | $2.15 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,934 zł ($1,033) | $2,044 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,918 zł ($766) | $1,542 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 496 zł ($130) | $178 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,505 zł ($658) | $1,514 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,862 zł ($489) | $1,090 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 327 zł ($86) | $117 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42 zł ($11) | $48 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,649 zł ($433) | $323 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 462 zł ($121) | $121 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł ($5.98) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 304 zł ($80) | $47 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 zł ($42) | $44 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł ($81) | $86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345 zł ($91) | $113 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,494 zł ($20,876) | $22,255 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.07 zł ($1.33) | $0.78 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł ($5.30) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 130 zł ($34) | $110 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 zł ($5.10) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.11) | $3.43 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.31) | $5.06 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.75 zł ($1.25) | $3.47 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($1.99) | $1.84 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 zł ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł ($14) | $25 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 226 zł ($59) | $172 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 zł ($34) | $78 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł ($5.71) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł ($3.03) | $4.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł ($2.31) | $5.92 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,928 zł ($506) | $419 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 zł ($0.14) | $0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł ($32) | $50 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($4.28) | $8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 47% cheaper than in United States
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