Cost of living in Poland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł ($9) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł ($3.25) | $5.79 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł ($1.03) | $1.09 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł ($3.04) | $4.95 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł ($2.97) | $4.69 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł ($5.41) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł ($0.91) | $4.66 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł ($0.88) | $2.49 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł ($1.11) | $3.15 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł ($2.03) | $2.77 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł ($1.00) | $2.99 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł ($1,392) | $2,830 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł ($1,043) | $2,146 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł ($245) | $220 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł ($811) | $1,881 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł ($603) | $1,439 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł ($104) | $145 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł ($13) | $64 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł ($414) | $299 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł ($107) | $135 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł ($8) | $32 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł ($73) | $54 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł ($37) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł ($74) | $93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł ($83) | $119 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł ($25,545) | $27,884 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.70) | $1.05 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł ($4.51) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł ($7) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł ($40) | $139 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł ($5.21) | $8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł ($3.73) | $4.82 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł ($3.61) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł ($1.84) | $4.77 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł ($3.32) | $2.25 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł ($13) | $27 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Poland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł ($26) | $55 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł ($13) | $28 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł ($56) | $195 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł ($42) | $90 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł ($3.72) | $5.20 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł ($3.09) | $6 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł ($698) | $552 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł ($0.11) | $0.21 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł ($33) | $54 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł ($4.30) | $10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 47% cheaper than in United States
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