Cost of living in Poland compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (8 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (2.89 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.93 zł (0.91 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (2.79 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (2.55 B/.) | 2.07 B/. | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (4.13 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (0.90 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.41 zł (0.79 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (0.96 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (1.86 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (0.87 B/.) | 1.61 B/. | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,816 zł (1,347 B/.) | 1,273 B/. | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (1,023 B/.) | 852 B/. | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (211 B/.) | 127 B/. | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (741 B/.) | 908 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (572 B/.) | 556 B/. | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (97 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (13 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (375 B/.) | 340 B/. | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (116 B/.) | 106 B/. | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (7 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 27% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (78 B/.) | 48 B/. | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (33 B/.) | 26 B/. | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (79 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (90 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (24,018 B/.) | 22,433 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (1.64 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (27 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (3.95 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (11 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (39 B/.) | 62 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (4.47 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (2.85 B/.) | 5.05 B/. | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (3.01 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (1.37 B/.) | 3.79 B/. | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (2.35 B/.) | 3.38 B/. | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł (12 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Poland | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (19 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (13 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (42 B/.) | 55 B/. | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (41 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (5.41 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (3.10 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (3.03 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (602 B/.) | 651 B/. | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (0.07 B/.) | 0.22 B/. | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (33 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (3.91 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 22% cheaper than in Panama
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