Cost of living in Poland compared to Philippines
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Poland is 26% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (Php571) | Php243 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (Php417) | Php204 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (Php197) | Php131 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (Php56) | Php99 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (Php193) | Php124 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (Php162) | Php90 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (Php257) | Php256 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06 zł (Php56) | Php165 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 zł (Php50) | Php103 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (Php57) | Php66 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (Php452) | Php542 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (Php123) | Php99 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (Php53) | Php67 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Poland is 32% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,450 zł (Php88,972) | Php83,905 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (Php64,309) | Php44,489 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,032 zł (Php14,237) | Php4,350 | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (Php51,193) | Php29,681 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (Php38,735) | Php17,424 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (Php5,614) | Php2,512 | + 123% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (Php768) | Php1,890 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (Php23,291) | Php16,380 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (Php8,503) | Php5,762 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (Php560) | Php473 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (Php670) | Php423 | + 58% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 39% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (Php4,378) | Php2,322 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (Php2,029) | Php1,644 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (Php4,571) | Php4,117 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (Php5,409) | Php3,745 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,976 zł (Php1,627,489) | Php1,331,570 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Php93) | Php72 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (Php1,530) | Php801 | + 91% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (Php229) | Php400 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (Php440) | Php2,849 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (Php2,186) | Php928 | + 135% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (Php298) | Php215 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (Php234) | Php225 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Php189) | Php179 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (Php109) | Php84 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (Php161) | Php105 | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (Php731) | Php550 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 15% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Poland | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (Php1,401) | Php969 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (Php786) | Php648 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (Php2,826) | Php3,611 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (Php2,629) | Php1,637 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (Php387) | Php503 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (Php196) | Php171 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (Php181) | Php78 | + 134% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (Php39,961) | Php30,000 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (Php6) | Php8 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 zł (Php2,063) | Php2,765 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Php254) | Php151 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Philippines
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