Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 104% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (84 zł) | 42 zł | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (45 zł) | 29 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (4.74 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (20 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (10 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (15 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 272% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (72 zł) | 38 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (12 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in United States is 125% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,769 (12,067 zł) | 5,659 zł | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,118 (9,231 zł) | 4,042 zł | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (972 zł) | 1,066 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,930 (8,408 zł) | 3,680 zł | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,466 (6,387 zł) | 2,507 zł | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (658 zł) | 374 zł | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (268 zł) | 46 zł | + 478% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (1,273 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (618 zł) | 456 zł | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (61 zł) | 36 zł | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (141 zł) | 50 zł | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 24% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (242 zł) | 330 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (211 zł) | 141 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (415 zł) | 307 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (543 zł) | 344 zł | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 73% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,572 (120,148 zł) | 108,314 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (4.47 zł) | 7 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (347 zł) | 111 zł | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 155% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (103 zł) | 31 zł | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (672 zł) | 164 zł | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (39 zł) | 22 zł | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (126 zł) | 49 zł | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 95% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (248 zł) | 101 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (123 zł) | 56 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (1,019 zł) | 252 zł | + 304% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (411 zł) | 173 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (61 zł) | 28 zł | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $549 (2,392 zł) | 2,897 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (0.86 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (253 zł) | 138 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (45 zł) | 18 zł | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,252 prices entered by 2,955 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 102% more expensive than in Poland
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