Cost of living in Poland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (HK$61) | HK$79 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (HK$43) | HK$38 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (HK$18) | HK$46 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (HK$5.97) | HK$24 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (HK$20) | HK$30 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (HK$24) | HK$94 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (HK$8) | HK$27 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (HK$5.68) | HK$18 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 zł (HK$7) | HK$19 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (HK$56) | HK$224 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.79 zł (HK$5.69) | HK$20 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,150 zł (HK$8,474) | HK$42,571 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,870 zł (HK$5,860) | HK$31,134 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 480 zł (HK$980) | HK$1,823 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,512 zł (HK$5,130) | HK$23,448 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,931 zł (HK$3,942) | HK$15,124 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271 zł (HK$554) | HK$1,393 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (HK$92) | HK$144 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (HK$3,429) | HK$5,368 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (HK$856) | HK$1,238 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (HK$62) | HK$70 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (HK$45) | HK$93 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (HK$596) | HK$789 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (HK$332) | HK$317 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (HK$569) | HK$733 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (HK$698) | HK$1,355 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,214 zł (HK$153,587) | HK$241,909 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.62 zł (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (HK$211) | HK$619 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (HK$37) | HK$56 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (HK$71) | HK$146 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (HK$267) | HK$441 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (HK$32) | HK$66 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (HK$24) | HK$44 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (HK$26) | HK$51 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 zł (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (HK$98) | HK$262 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (HK$142) | HK$352 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (HK$115) | HK$193 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 229 zł (HK$467) | HK$1,020 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (HK$256) | HK$908 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (HK$43) | HK$103 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (HK$25) | HK$46 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (HK$21) | HK$70 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (HK$4,096) | HK$3,572 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (HK$0.61) | HK$1.17 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (HK$221) | HK$876 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (HK$36) | HK$62 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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