Cost of living in Poland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł ($3.05) | $2.68 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 zł ($0.91) | $1.03 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł ($2.89) | $2.31 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł ($2.64) | $1.16 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł ($4.08) | $3.90 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł ($0.87) | $2.02 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33 zł ($0.76) | $1.12 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł ($0.96) | $1.40 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł ($1.86) | $1.96 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł ($0.88) | $0.88 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 56% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,751 zł ($1,320) | $635 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,297 zł ($986) | $390 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 956 zł ($219) | $56 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,220 zł ($739) | $507 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,481 zł ($569) | $286 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 477 zł ($109) | $36 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,840 zł ($422) | $488 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483 zł ($111) | $143 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 zł ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł ($76) | $63 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 zł ($34) | $48 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 zł ($74) | $113 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 zł ($90) | $81 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,039 zł ($24,103) | $20,916 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.65) | $0.88 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł ($29) | $24 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł ($3.88) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł ($10) | $9 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 175 zł ($40) | $36 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 zł ($4.91) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł ($3.35) | $4.04 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł ($3.21) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.92 zł ($1.36) | $1.96 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł ($2.22) | $1.67 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł ($13) | $15 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Poland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł ($23) | $18 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 zł ($39) | $47 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł ($5.94) | $10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł ($3.14) | $3.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł ($2.95) | $1.83 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,670 zł ($613) | $788 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.07) | $0.20 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 zł ($33) | $51 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($3.88) | $4.61 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador
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