Cost of living in Poland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł ($14) | $22 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł ($4.65) | $5.93 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84 zł ($1.30) | $1.09 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł ($4.90) | $5.62 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł ($3.61) | $4.83 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.58 zł ($1.50) | $4.23 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.35 zł ($1.17) | $2.30 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 zł ($1.34) | $3.70 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł ($14) | $18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł ($2.81) | $2.94 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł ($1.42) | $3.01 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,985 zł ($1,874) | $3,070 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,611 zł ($1,505) | $2,361 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł ($373) | $237 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,249 zł ($1,140) | $2,218 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,772 zł ($1,012) | $1,628 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł ($256) | $168 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 zł ($19) | $62 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,936 zł ($520) | $251 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł ($207) | $150 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł ($14) | $15 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł ($19) | $34 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł ($115) | $58 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł ($54) | $49 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł ($104) | $106 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł ($167) | $141 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,756 zł ($35,350) | $30,916 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.83) | $0.93 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161 zł ($43) | $85 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł ($10) | $10 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł ($16) | $24 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł ($69) | $167 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł ($8) | $10 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł ($5.98) | $5.29 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł ($4.58) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł ($3.13) | $5.05 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł ($3.45) | $2.37 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95 zł ($25) | $31 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł ($35) | $61 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 zł ($19) | $31 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł ($123) | $234 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł ($64) | $104 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł ($11) | $15 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł ($5.00) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł ($5.48) | $8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł ($876) | $464 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł ($0.28) | $0.52 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 zł ($56) | $70 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 zł ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,260 prices entered by 1,973 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 30% cheaper than in United States
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