Cost of living in Poland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł ($5.59) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł ($2.40) | $4.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł ($0.79) | $0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.72) | $2.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.76) | $4.17 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($3.27) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 zł ($1.02) | $3.44 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 zł ($0.69) | $1.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.47 zł ($0.92) | $3.11 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł ($1.75) | $1.99 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.69 zł ($0.71) | $2.18 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,212 zł ($1,117) | $2,191 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050 zł ($809) | $1,577 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 489 zł ($130) | $180 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,632 zł ($698) | $1,543 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,088 zł ($554) | $1,144 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 277 zł ($73) | $112 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł ($12) | $52 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł ($445) | $273 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł ($111) | $127 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł ($5.89) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł ($79) | $47 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 165 zł ($44) | $42 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł ($74) | $86 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł ($92) | $107 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,949 zł ($19,874) | $23,511 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.64 zł ($1.23) | $0.66 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.82) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 zł ($35) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł ($3.71) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł ($3.28) | $3.45 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.46) | $4.87 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 zł ($1.42) | $3.65 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.12) | $1.82 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł ($14) | $22 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł ($18) | $47 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł ($15) | $25 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł ($55) | $198 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł ($33) | $78 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł ($5.98) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł ($3.26) | $4.94 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł ($2.80) | $5.64 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł ($532) | $425 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.08) | $0.25 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 104 zł ($27) | $49 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($4.64) | $8 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United States
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