Cost of living in Poland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Poland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (4,827 Ft) | 4,113 Ft | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 zł (3,406 Ft) | 2,776 Ft | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (1,625 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 zł (474 Ft) | 466 Ft | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (1,712 Ft) | 1,159 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (1,450 Ft) | 1,008 Ft | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł (2,514 Ft) | 3,192 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.50 zł (521 Ft) | 700 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 zł (411 Ft) | 455 Ft | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.30 zł (503 Ft) | 363 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 zł (5,055 Ft) | 2,215 Ft | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (980 Ft) | 787 Ft | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.23 zł (496 Ft) | 336 Ft | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 77% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Poland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,607 zł (721,634 Ft) | 417,197 Ft | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,275 zł (500,428 Ft) | 303,162 Ft | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,231 zł (116,775 Ft) | 46,339 Ft | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,486 zł (425,520 Ft) | 229,437 Ft | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,747 zł (355,465 Ft) | 201,290 Ft | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 828 zł (78,558 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 zł (6,824 Ft) | 6,253 Ft | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,974 zł (187,301 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 767 zł (72,728 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 zł (5,218 Ft) | 4,702 Ft | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (6,651 Ft) | 3,320 Ft | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 51% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Poland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 407 zł (38,588 Ft) | 23,829 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 204 zł (19,339 Ft) | 13,613 Ft | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392 zł (37,180 Ft) | 28,243 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 601 zł (57,022 Ft) | 33,236 Ft | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Poland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,087 zł (12,909,316 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (676 Ft) | 625 Ft | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 167 zł (15,809 Ft) | 8,985 Ft | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 39% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Poland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 zł (3,295 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 zł (5,819 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 255 zł (24,232 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 zł (2,974 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (2,153 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (1,600 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (1,209 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (1,311 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102 zł (9,690 Ft) | 5,672 Ft | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 40% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Poland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 132 zł (12,476 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 zł (6,782 Ft) | 5,704 Ft | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 480 zł (45,500 Ft) | 15,629 Ft | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236 zł (22,417 Ft) | 19,603 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 zł (3,712 Ft) | 2,123 Ft | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (1,845 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 zł (1,796 Ft) | 913 Ft | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,227 zł (306,111 Ft) | 234,154 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (98 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 221 zł (20,985 Ft) | 20,675 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (2,289 Ft) | 2,197 Ft | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,339 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 47% more expensive than in Hungary
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