Cost of living in Poland compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Poland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (COL$38,468) | COL$34,150 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (COL$29,342) | COL$25,365 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (COL$13,623) | COL$10,453 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (COL$4,308) | COL$4,348 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (COL$12,749) | COL$9,199 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (COL$12,436) | COL$3,930 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (COL$22,668) | COL$11,966 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (COL$3,800) | COL$8,823 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (COL$3,669) | COL$3,496 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (COL$4,668) | COL$3,592 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (COL$33,080) | COL$49,286 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (COL$8,505) | COL$5,888 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (COL$4,190) | COL$3,220 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Poland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (COL$5,830,482) | COL$3,075,710 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (COL$4,368,498) | COL$1,529,830 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (COL$1,024,289) | COL$287,497 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (COL$3,398,574) | COL$1,687,970 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (COL$2,524,386) | COL$964,419 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (COL$436,599) | COL$186,441 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (COL$52,379) | COL$73,218 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (COL$1,733,123) | COL$1,434,940 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (COL$449,585) | COL$449,268 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (COL$37,250) | COL$21,716 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (COL$35,070) | COL$15,896 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Poland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (COL$305,499) | COL$198,936 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (COL$153,790) | COL$126,323 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (COL$309,751) | COL$328,061 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (COL$347,482) | COL$248,008 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Poland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (COL$107,008,955) | COL$70,129,900 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (COL$7,137) | COL$3,759 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (COL$122,414) | COL$144,998 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Poland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (COL$18,901) | COL$16,880 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (COL$30,794) | COL$23,255 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (COL$166,738) | COL$95,730 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (COL$21,822) | COL$18,331 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (COL$15,643) | COL$12,960 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (COL$15,109) | COL$18,152 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (COL$7,724) | COL$7,541 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (COL$13,922) | COL$5,982 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (COL$55,913) | COL$28,724 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 54% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Poland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (COL$109,952) | COL$44,232 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (COL$55,009) | COL$29,928 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (COL$235,705) | COL$137,911 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (COL$175,620) | COL$113,750 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (COL$28,294) | COL$30,685 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (COL$15,576) | COL$10,275 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (COL$12,954) | COL$4,363 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (COL$2,922,252) | COL$2,605,450 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (COL$475) | COL$243 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (COL$136,765) | COL$113,274 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (COL$18,009) | COL$9,984 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 40% more expensive than in Colombia
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