Cost of living in Poland compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 35% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (8 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (5.52 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (2.30 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 zł (0.77 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (2.54 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (1.66 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (3.16 B/.) | 5.52 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (0.98 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 zł (0.75 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.35 zł (0.88 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (1.64 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.77 zł (0.73 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,150 zł (1,089 B/.) | 1,397 B/. | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,870 zł (753 B/.) | 910 B/. | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 480 zł (126 B/.) | 105 B/. | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,512 zł (659 B/.) | 858 B/. | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,931 zł (507 B/.) | 570 B/. | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271 zł (71 B/.) | 71 B/. | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (12 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (441 B/.) | 360 B/. | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (110 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (8 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (5.81 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (77 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (43 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (73 B/.) | 75 B/. | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (90 B/.) | 89 B/. | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,214 zł (19,743 B/.) | 20,263 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.62 zł (1.21 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (27 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (4.80 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (9 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (34 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (4.06 B/.) | 4.21 B/. | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (3.08 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (3.30 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 zł (1.36 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (1.95 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (13 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (18 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (15 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 229 zł (60 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (33 B/.) | 52 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (5.51 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (3.20 B/.) | 4.88 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (2.69 B/.) | 3.49 B/. | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (527 B/.) | 525 B/. | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (0.08 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (28 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (4.59 B/.) | 5.14 B/. | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Panama
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