Cost of living in Poland compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (NZ$17) | NZ$21 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (NZ$12) | NZ$15 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (NZ$5.76) | NZ$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (NZ$1.64) | NZ$2.35 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (NZ$5.66) | NZ$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (NZ$4.74) | NZ$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.83 zł (NZ$1.55) | NZ$4.63 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (NZ$1.39) | NZ$3.93 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 zł (NZ$1.65) | NZ$4.91 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (NZ$3.59) | NZ$4.12 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.78 zł (NZ$1.53) | NZ$2.22 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,452 zł (NZ$2,609) | NZ$4,003 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (NZ$1,885) | NZ$3,108 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 zł (NZ$455) | NZ$210 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (NZ$1,501) | NZ$2,937 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (NZ$1,135) | NZ$2,038 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (NZ$165) | NZ$150 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (NZ$23) | NZ$79 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (NZ$683) | NZ$565 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (NZ$249) | NZ$255 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (NZ$16) | NZ$19 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (NZ$20) | NZ$33 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (NZ$128) | NZ$131 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (NZ$59) | NZ$109 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (NZ$134) | NZ$168 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (NZ$159) | NZ$206 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,976 zł (NZ$47,707) | NZ$45,013 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (NZ$2.72) | NZ$2.74 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (NZ$45) | NZ$114 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (NZ$13) | NZ$5.00 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (NZ$64) | NZ$63 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$5.69 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (NZ$5.54) | NZ$8 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (NZ$3.19) | NZ$3.39 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (NZ$4.73) | NZ$4.49 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (NZ$21) | NZ$39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Poland | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (NZ$41) | NZ$82 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (NZ$23) | NZ$41 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (NZ$83) | NZ$210 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (NZ$77) | NZ$122 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (NZ$5.76) | NZ$5.77 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (NZ$5.32) | NZ$11 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (NZ$1,171) | NZ$1,189 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (NZ$0.19) | NZ$0.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 zł (NZ$60) | NZ$68 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (NZ$7) | NZ$39 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand
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