Cost of living in Poland compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Poland is 19% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 zł (₩17,365) | ₩11,559 | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (₩12,300) | ₩8,426 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (₩5,831) | ₩6,251 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.89 zł (₩1,741) | ₩2,963 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 zł (₩6,245) | ₩4,131 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (₩4,984) | ₩7,882 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (₩7,874) | ₩8,410 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.62 zł (₩2,002) | ₩9,989 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 zł (₩1,700) | ₩4,206 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 zł (₩1,879) | ₩3,648 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (₩19,366) | ₩29,378 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (₩3,541) | ₩2,506 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.86 zł (₩1,730) | ₩4,400 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Poland is 14% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,013 zł (₩2,497,675) | ₩3,565,030 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,035 zł (₩1,793,053) | ₩1,911,090 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,321 zł (₩470,406) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,114 zł (₩1,465,298) | ₩1,369,270 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,409 zł (₩1,214,086) | ₩776,874 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 867 zł (₩308,898) | ₩542,787 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (₩24,362) | ₩29,901 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (₩679,667) | ₩800,000 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750 zł (₩267,166) | ₩150,000 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 zł (₩19,034) | ₩14,795 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 zł (₩24,636) | ₩30,000 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 27% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397 zł (₩141,340) | ₩85,301 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 205 zł (₩72,853) | ₩66,207 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 379 zł (₩135,076) | ₩119,110 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 zł (₩197,663) | ₩172,946 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,869 zł (₩50,526,179) | ₩35,630,100 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (₩2,381) | ₩1,683 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 160 zł (₩56,848) | ₩62,057 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 zł (₩11,707) | ₩9,000 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (₩20,843) | ₩10,000 | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł (₩91,320) | ₩200,000 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 zł (₩10,157) | ₩17,379 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (₩7,933) | ₩11,250 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (₩6,061) | ₩10,000 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 zł (₩3,736) | ₩2,000 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (₩5,029) | ₩3,239 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (₩32,951) | ₩16,918 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 13% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Poland | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (₩41,838) | ₩51,145 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70 zł (₩24,916) | ₩30,000 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 zł (₩156,161) | ₩40,000 | + 290% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 zł (₩75,804) | ₩68,634 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37 zł (₩13,149) | ₩15,000 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (₩6,572) | ₩5,270 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 zł (₩6,099) | ₩4,968 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (₩1,200,211) | ₩1,089,690 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (₩351) | ₩240 | + 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 zł (₩75,594) | ₩74,234 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (₩8,642) | ₩4,500 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 5% cheaper than in South Korea
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