Cost of living in Poland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 219 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 121 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 55 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 35 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 72 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 40 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 zł (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 233 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,004 zł (Mex$ 21,972) | Mex$ 18,786 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (Mex$ 16,039) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (Mex$ 2,586) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,463 zł (Mex$ 13,515) | Mex$ 10,164 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (Mex$ 10,824) | Mex$ 5,167 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 696 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 379 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (Mex$ 9,215) | Mex$ 6,745 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (Mex$ 2,301) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 99 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 90 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (Mex$ 1,602) | Mex$ 839 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 641 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (Mex$ 1,616) | Mex$ 1,512 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (Mex$ 1,876) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,305 zł (Mex$ 413,277) | Mex$ 347,964 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.52 zł (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 539 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 82 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 183 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 524 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 80 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 50 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 56 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 zł (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 189 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 304 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 149 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (Mex$ 1,174) | Mex$ 841 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 682 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 126 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 39 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (Mex$ 11,008) | Mex$ 10,497 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 zł (Mex$ 2.48) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 997 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 62 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,776 prices entered by 1,420 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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