Cost of living in Poland compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (Php413) | Php224 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (Php290) | Php176 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (Php144) | Php127 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.94 zł (Php49) | Php89 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (Php146) | Php125 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (Php133) | Php105 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (Php221) | Php288 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (Php46) | Php157 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16 zł (Php39) | Php113 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.78 zł (Php47) | Php74 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (Php330) | Php516 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (Php98) | Php93 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.05 zł (Php38) | Php83 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,707 zł (Php58,334) | Php54,916 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,594 zł (Php44,544) | Php32,581 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616 zł (Php7,634) | Php6,532 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,678 zł (Php33,193) | Php29,670 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,085 zł (Php25,844) | Php16,811 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 429 zł (Php5,313) | Php4,137 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (Php619) | Php1,668 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,426 zł (Php17,667) | Php15,355 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 zł (Php5,111) | Php4,674 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (Php503) | Php282 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (Php363) | Php845 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 25% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (Php3,972) | Php2,546 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 123 zł (Php1,518) | Php1,348 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (Php3,983) | Php3,718 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303 zł (Php3,758) | Php3,006 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 15% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,321 zł (Php1,243,248) | Php1,287,380 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Php86) | Php74 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (Php1,505) | Php1,066 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Php224) | Php279 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (Php542) | Php1,803 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 172 zł (Php2,132) | Php1,730 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (Php218) | Php156 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Php151) | Php183 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (Php149) | Php276 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (Php85) | Php187 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (Php107) | Php98 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (Php651) | Php408 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (Php1,042) | Php1,193 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (Php601) | Php613 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (Php2,271) | Php1,612 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 zł (Php1,865) | Php1,864 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (Php315) | Php307 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (Php174) | Php147 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (Php139) | Php110 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (Php32,243) | Php14,492 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (Php2.63) | Php8 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (Php1,454) | Php2,450 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (Php206) | Php140 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
12.393
PHP
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,175 prices entered by 373 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Philippines
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Andorra is 80% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Philippines
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Philippines
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Philippines
- Cost of living in Angola is 96% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Philippines