Cost of living in Poland compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (Php357) | Php266 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (Php269) | Php167 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (Php111) | Php112 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł (Php37) | Php83 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (Php126) | Php100 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Php84) | Php77 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (Php154) | Php184 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.81 zł (Php49) | Php148 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 zł (Php37) | Php93 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (Php45) | Php59 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (Php359) | Php400 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.65 zł (Php72) | Php84 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł (Php35) | Php58 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,124 zł (Php52,835) | Php53,968 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952 zł (Php37,818) | Php27,722 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 475 zł (Php6,084) | Php5,694 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,446 zł (Php31,330) | Php33,981 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (Php25,266) | Php18,084 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 zł (Php4,363) | Php2,692 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (Php614) | Php1,671 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,673 zł (Php21,433) | Php15,761 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 425 zł (Php5,442) | Php6,329 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (Php384) | Php293 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (Php284) | Php243 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 39% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (Php3,750) | Php2,385 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (Php2,091) | Php1,355 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (Php3,765) | Php4,126 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (Php4,464) | Php4,294 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,363 zł (Php978,251) | Php1,190,930 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł (Php60) | Php49 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101 zł (Php1,295) | Php1,493 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Php234) | Php280 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (Php366) | Php977 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł (Php1,720) | Php559 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (Php198) | Php255 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Php151) | Php141 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Php163) | Php163 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77 zł (Php74) | Php88 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Php98) | Php85 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (Php575) | Php305 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (Php923) | Php914 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (Php733) | Php529 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (Php2,741) | Php6,140 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (Php1,574) | Php1,903 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (Php267) | Php231 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (Php150) | Php158 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (Php133) | Php85 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,995 zł (Php25,558) | Php25,570 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (Php6) | Php8 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (Php1,433) | Php1,779 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (Php221) | Php116 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Philippines
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