Cost of living in Poland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Poland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (HK$65) | HK$88 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (HK$49) | HK$46 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (HK$24) | HK$43 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 zł (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (HK$23) | HK$33 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (HK$21) | HK$28 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (HK$32) | HK$93 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (HK$7) | HK$32 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33 zł (HK$5.99) | HK$24 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (HK$8) | HK$14 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (HK$53) | HK$151 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Poland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,751 zł (HK$10,359) | HK$41,263 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,297 zł (HK$7,740) | HK$30,601 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 956 zł (HK$1,722) | HK$756 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,220 zł (HK$5,800) | HK$23,709 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,481 zł (HK$4,469) | HK$15,335 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 477 zł (HK$859) | HK$481 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł (HK$96) | HK$214 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,840 zł (HK$3,314) | HK$5,571 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483 zł (HK$870) | HK$1,720 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 zł (HK$76) | HK$86 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (HK$58) | HK$94 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Poland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (HK$599) | HK$411 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 zł (HK$268) | HK$364 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 zł (HK$580) | HK$552 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 zł (HK$709) | HK$500 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Poland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,039 zł (HK$189,210) | HK$340,750 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (HK$13) | HK$23 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł (HK$226) | HK$517 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Poland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (HK$30) | HK$48 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł (HK$76) | HK$40 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 175 zł (HK$315) | HK$300 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 zł (HK$39) | HK$66 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (HK$26) | HK$34 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (HK$25) | HK$30 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.92 zł (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (HK$17) | HK$25 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (HK$101) | HK$91 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Poland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (HK$184) | HK$416 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (HK$102) | HK$230 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 zł (HK$306) | HK$450 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (HK$317) | HK$878 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (HK$47) | HK$177 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (HK$25) | HK$50 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (HK$23) | HK$55 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,670 zł (HK$4,810) | HK$3,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (HK$0.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 zł (HK$258) | HK$861 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (HK$30) | HK$69 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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