Cost of living in Poland compared to Philippines
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (Php377) | Php278 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (Php275) | Php176 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Php116) | Php115 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (Php38) | Php86 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Php125) | Php106 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Php85) | Php87 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (Php155) | Php205 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (Php48) | Php154 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (Php38) | Php98 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (Php45) | Php63 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (Php351) | Php403 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (Php78) | Php84 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (Php37) | Php61 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Poland is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,093 zł (Php53,323) | Php53,329 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (Php38,074) | Php26,864 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (Php6,140) | Php5,346 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,456 zł (Php31,995) | Php32,454 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (Php25,694) | Php17,484 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (Php4,022) | Php2,429 | + 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (Php624) | Php1,644 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (Php21,875) | Php13,655 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (Php5,462) | Php5,856 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (Php395) | Php283 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (Php289) | Php280 | + 3% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (Php3,803) | Php2,272 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (Php2,079) | Php1,330 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (Php3,836) | Php4,611 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (Php4,454) | Php4,052 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,094 zł (Php978,305) | Php1,154,410 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.54 zł (Php59) | Php48 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (Php1,330) | Php1,437 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Php238) | Php198 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (Php372) | Php809 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (Php1,790) | Php589 | + 204% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (Php201) | Php305 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Php159) | Php151 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Php164) | Php155 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.54 zł (Php72) | Php85 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (Php95) | Php86 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (Php585) | Php309 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (Php940) | Php867 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (Php733) | Php510 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (Php2,787) | Php2,231 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (Php1,600) | Php2,140 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (Php272) | Php249 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (Php153) | Php162 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (Php135) | Php87 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (Php26,131) | Php19,345 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (Php6) | Php8 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (Php1,458) | Php1,689 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Php229) | Php115 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Philippines
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