Cost of living in Poland compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (Php362) | Php231 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (Php269) | Php167 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (Php109) | Php115 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (Php37) | Php85 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Php126) | Php104 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Php84) | Php92 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (Php151) | Php163 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.56 zł (Php46) | Php172 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.76 zł (Php35) | Php97 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 zł (Php43) | Php59 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (Php355) | Php438 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.45 zł (Php70) | Php83 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 zł (Php36) | Php55 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,969 zł (Php50,936) | Php60,007 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,885 zł (Php37,026) | Php27,918 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (Php5,928) | Php5,516 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,401 zł (Php30,821) | Php35,776 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,895 zł (Php24,318) | Php18,220 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 287 zł (Php3,680) | Php2,278 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (Php581) | Php1,650 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,581 zł (Php20,287) | Php16,805 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 433 zł (Php5,555) | Php5,193 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 zł (Php392) | Php292 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (Php287) | Php353 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 40% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 zł (Php3,685) | Php2,294 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (Php2,053) | Php1,291 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (Php3,813) | Php4,320 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 zł (Php4,382) | Php4,333 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,226 zł (Php1,016,812) | Php1,158,530 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.81 zł (Php62) | Php50 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (Php1,305) | Php2,520 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Php233) | Php181 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (Php392) | Php422 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 zł (Php1,736) | Php583 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (Php191) | Php265 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Php151) | Php141 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (Php160) | Php162 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.85 zł (Php75) | Php90 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (Php94) | Php78 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (Php583) | Php306 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (Php868) | Php836 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (Php721) | Php519 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (Php2,747) | Php5,157 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (Php1,597) | Php1,597 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (Php253) | Php238 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (Php146) | Php159 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (Php130) | Php86 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,977 zł (Php25,379) | Php25,570 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (Php4.16) | Php7 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 zł (Php1,425) | Php1,779 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (Php216) | Php113 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Philippines
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