Cost of living in Poland compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (€4.36) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.88) | €4.35 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.81 zł (€0.62) | €1.25 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.20) | €3.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.39) | €1.98 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.70) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.26 zł (€0.72) | €1.82 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.59 zł (€0.57) | €1.33 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.25 zł (€0.71) | €1.30 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.38 zł (€1.18) | €1.85 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.65 zł (€0.58) | €1.34 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,962 zł (€869) | €1,338 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,842 zł (€623) | €933 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (€104) | €125 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,463 zł (€540) | €796 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,870 zł (€410) | €621 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268 zł (€59) | €90 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,690 zł (€371) | €340 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 516 zł (€113) | €112 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€5.78) | €5.18 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 zł (€5.61) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł (€66) | €84 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 zł (€29) | €31 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 zł (€68) | €88 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 zł (€75) | €118 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,106 zł (€17,786) | €22,946 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (€1.12) | €1.55 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł (€23) | €36 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.94) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (€5.67) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (€28) | €86 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.53) | €6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.50) | €3.36 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.63) | €2.81 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 zł (€1.19) | €2.48 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.68) | €1.99 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (€15) | €37 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€12) | €17 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 201 zł (€44) | €94 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 zł (€28) | €62 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€4.81) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.56) | €1.46 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.13) | €5.03 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,925 zł (€422) | €451 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.07) | €0.15 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (€25) | €61 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.48) | €5.46 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.21930
EUR
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,410 prices entered by 810 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Italy
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 35% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in Angola is 20% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in Andorra is 39% more expensive than in Italy