Cost of living in Poland compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Poland | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (178 Kč) | 215 Kč | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (138 Kč) | 178 Kč | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (68 Kč) | 111 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 zł (20 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (64 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (59 Kč) | 71 Kč | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (91 Kč) | 130 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (19 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33 zł (17 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (21 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (164 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (41 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (20 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Poland | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,766 zł (29,391 Kč) | 34,262 Kč | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,275 zł (21,787 Kč) | 26,685 Kč | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 940 zł (4,791 Kč) | 5,707 Kč | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,280 zł (16,719 Kč) | 22,636 Kč | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,499 zł (12,740 Kč) | 16,625 Kč | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 zł (2,191 Kč) | 4,199 Kč | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł (272 Kč) | 412 Kč | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,953 zł (9,955 Kč) | 7,403 Kč | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483 zł (2,463 Kč) | 3,936 Kč | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 zł (216 Kč) | 170 Kč | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (163 Kč) | 334 Kč | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Poland | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (1,694 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 zł (758 Kč) | 880 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 zł (1,640 Kč) | 1,981 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 zł (2,007 Kč) | 2,351 Kč | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Poland | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,039 zł (535,381 Kč) | 593,870 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (37 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł (639 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Poland | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (86 Kč) | 126 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł (215 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 175 zł (892 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 zł (109 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (74 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (71 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.92 zł (30 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (49 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (287 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Poland | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł (495 Kč) | 938 Kč | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (290 Kč) | 415 Kč | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 zł (866 Kč) | 1,786 Kč | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (896 Kč) | 1,308 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (132 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (70 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (66 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,670 zł (13,609 Kč) | 18,311 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (1.53 Kč) | 3.65 Kč | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (706 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (86 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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