Cost of living in Poland compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Poland is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 zł (NZ$21) | NZ$25 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.89 zł (NZ$2.13) | NZ$2.49 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 zł (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.62 zł (NZ$2.45) | NZ$5.00 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 zł (NZ$2.08) | NZ$4.05 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 zł (NZ$2.30) | NZ$7 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (NZ$24) | NZ$19 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (NZ$4.34) | NZ$4.72 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.86 zł (NZ$2.12) | NZ$2.94 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Poland is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,013 zł (NZ$3,061) | NZ$3,887 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,035 zł (NZ$2,197) | NZ$3,199 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,321 zł (NZ$576) | NZ$217 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,114 zł (NZ$1,796) | NZ$2,526 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,409 zł (NZ$1,488) | NZ$2,121 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 867 zł (NZ$379) | NZ$155 | + 144% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (NZ$30) | NZ$86 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (NZ$833) | NZ$679 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750 zł (NZ$327) | NZ$194 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 zł (NZ$23) | NZ$20 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 zł (NZ$30) | NZ$35 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 8% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397 zł (NZ$173) | NZ$133 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 205 zł (NZ$89) | NZ$91 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 379 zł (NZ$166) | NZ$198 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 zł (NZ$242) | NZ$212 | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,869 zł (NZ$61,919) | NZ$45,858 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (NZ$2.92) | NZ$2.77 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 160 zł (NZ$70) | NZ$186 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 29% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 zł (NZ$14) | NZ$15 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (NZ$26) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł (NZ$112) | NZ$59 | + 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 zł (NZ$12) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (NZ$10) | NZ$6 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 zł (NZ$4.58) | NZ$3.17 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (NZ$6) | NZ$3.81 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (NZ$40) | NZ$36 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (NZ$51) | NZ$73 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70 zł (NZ$31) | NZ$42 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 zł (NZ$191) | NZ$255 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 zł (NZ$93) | NZ$131 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37 zł (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (NZ$8) | NZ$5.92 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (NZ$1,471) | NZ$1,174 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.51 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 zł (NZ$93) | NZ$66 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (NZ$11) | NZ$40 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Poland is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand
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