Cost of living in Poland compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (€5.00) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (€2.49) | €4.82 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.94 zł (€0.84) | €1.30 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (€2.53) | €3.82 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.30) | €2.50 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (€3.82) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (€0.80) | €2.53 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16 zł (€0.68) | €1.60 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.78 zł (€0.81) | €1.30 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€5.69) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.68) | €1.85 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.05 zł (€0.65) | €1.31 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,726 zł (€1,011) | €1,260 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,601 zł (€770) | €839 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 643 zł (€138) | €189 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,678 zł (€573) | €842 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,085 zł (€446) | €591 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 429 zł (€92) | €137 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (€11) | €25 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,426 zł (€305) | €323 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 zł (€88) | €133 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (€69) | €71 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 123 zł (€26) | €32 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303 zł (€65) | €115 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,321 zł (€21,459) | €25,189 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.49) | €1.81 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.87) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (€9) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 172 zł (€37) | €71 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (€3.76) | €5.45 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.73) | €3.03 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.57) | €2.96 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (€1.47) | €1.83 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (€1.84) | €1.62 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 zł (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Poland | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (€18) | €39 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (€39) | €66 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 zł (€32) | €68 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (€5.43) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.00) | €1.77 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (€2.41) | €5.02 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (€557) | €487 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (€25) | €50 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.62) | €5.60 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Italy
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