Cost of living in Poland compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Poland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (₡ 4,878) | ₡ 7,580 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (₡ 3,720) | ₡ 4,678 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (₡ 1,727) | ₡ 2,431 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (₡ 546) | ₡ 986 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (₡ 1,616) | ₡ 2,161 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (₡ 1,577) | ₡ 1,206 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (₡ 2,874) | ₡ 3,002 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (₡ 482) | ₡ 1,980 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (₡ 465) | ₡ 1,246 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (₡ 592) | ₡ 898 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (₡ 4,194) | ₡ 8,246 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (₡ 1,078) | ₡ 1,614 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (₡ 531) | ₡ 883 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 20% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Poland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (₡ 739,286) | ₡ 587,935 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (₡ 553,911) | ₡ 319,371 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (₡ 129,877) | ₡ 33,405 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (₡ 430,928) | ₡ 410,086 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (₡ 320,084) | ₡ 245,106 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (₡ 55,359) | ₡ 26,184 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (₡ 6,186) | ₡ 15,583 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (₡ 219,754) | ₡ 248,490 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (₡ 57,006) | ₡ 66,647 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (₡ 4,723) | ₡ 5,570 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (₡ 4,447) | ₡ 2,566 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Poland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (₡ 38,736) | ₡ 39,120 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (₡ 19,500) | ₡ 22,318 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (₡ 39,275) | ₡ 57,164 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (₡ 44,060) | ₡ 36,902 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Poland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (₡ 13,568,385) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₡ 905) | ₡ 871 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (₡ 15,522) | ₡ 29,044 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Poland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (₡ 2,397) | ₡ 3,872 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (₡ 3,905) | ₡ 11,044 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (₡ 21,142) | ₡ 34,334 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (₡ 2,767) | ₡ 3,038 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (₡ 1,983) | ₡ 2,962 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (₡ 1,916) | ₡ 3,612 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (₡ 979) | ₡ 1,689 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (₡ 1,765) | ₡ 1,583 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (₡ 7,090) | ₡ 8,277 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Poland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (₡ 13,942) | ₡ 12,544 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (₡ 6,975) | ₡ 6,794 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (₡ 29,887) | ₡ 16,000 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (₡ 22,268) | ₡ 31,121 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (₡ 3,588) | ₡ 5,318 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (₡ 1,975) | ₡ 2,953 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (₡ 1,642) | ₡ 1,378 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (₡ 370,532) | ₡ 435,667 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (₡ 60) | ₡ 45 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (₡ 17,341) | ₡ 32,285 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (₡ 2,283) | ₡ 2,530 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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