Cost of living in Poland compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (€6) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.68) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.97) | €4.46 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (€0.65) | €1.22 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.13) | €3.61 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.45) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.64) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (€0.81) | €2.03 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (€0.64) | €1.33 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (€0.77) | €1.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€5.98) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.33) | €1.89 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (€0.64) | €0.97 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,093 zł (€908) | €1,099 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (€648) | €750 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (€105) | €119 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,456 zł (€545) | €844 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (€438) | €540 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (€68) | €83 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (€373) | €353 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (€93) | €103 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (€7) | €5.73 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (€4.91) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (€65) | €81 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (€35) | €36 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (€65) | €76 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (€76) | €111 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,094 zł (€16,660) | €24,170 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.54 zł (€1.01) | €1.41 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (€23) | €36 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.06) | €5.59 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (€30) | €77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.43) | €5.60 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.72) | €3.30 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.79) | €2.86 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.54 zł (€1.23) | €1.95 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.62) | €1.82 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€12) | €18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (€47) | €80 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (€27) | €65 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.63) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.61) | €1.66 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.30) | €4.83 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (€445) | €456 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (€25) | €48 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.88) | €5.56 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Italy
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