Cost of living in Poland compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Poland | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (Dinar 2.978) | Dinar 3.690 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (Dinar 2.056) | Dinar 2.302 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (Dinar 0.994) | Dinar 0.961 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (Dinar 0.295) | Dinar 0.559 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (Dinar 0.927) | Dinar 1.142 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (Dinar 0.786) | Dinar 0.602 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (Dinar 1.351) | Dinar 0.788 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (Dinar 0.266) | Dinar 0.726 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (Dinar 0.277) | Dinar 0.508 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (Dinar 0.290) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (Dinar 2.726) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (Dinar 0.624) | Dinar 0.629 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (Dinar 0.279) | Dinar 0.232 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Poland | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,378 zł (Dinar 383) | Dinar 615 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,950 zł (Dinar 281) | Dinar 414 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,065 zł (Dinar 76) | Dinar 304 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,507 zł (Dinar 250) | Dinar 339 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,451 zł (Dinar 174) | Dinar 524 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (Dinar 27) | Dinar 143 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (Dinar 3.301) | Dinar 9 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (Dinar 122) | Dinar 94 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (Dinar 32) | Dinar 32 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (Dinar 2.572) | Dinar 2.926 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (Dinar 3.580) | Dinar 2.277 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Poland | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (Dinar 22) | Dinar 27 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (Dinar 24) | Dinar 33 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Poland | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (Dinar 7,710) | Dinar 5,965 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Dinar 0.492) | Dinar 0.108 | + 355% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Poland | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (Dinar 1.184) | Dinar 2.304 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (Dinar 2.178) | Dinar 8 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (Dinar 12) | Dinar 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (Dinar 1.540) | Dinar 2.674 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (Dinar 1.008) | Dinar 1.518 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Dinar 0.975) | Dinar 1.551 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (Dinar 0.566) | Dinar 1.002 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (Dinar 0.841) | Dinar 1.630 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (Dinar 3.467) | Dinar 4.670 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Poland | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (Dinar 7) | Dinar 14 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (Dinar 3.977) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (Dinar 12) | Dinar 21 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (Dinar 1.996) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (Dinar 1.066) | Dinar 1.690 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (Dinar 0.882) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (Dinar 206) | Dinar 135 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (Dinar 0.034) | Dinar 0.041 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (Dinar 10) | Dinar 27 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Dinar 1.268) | Dinar 1.026 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,750 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.07118
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Cost of living in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Kuwait
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