Cost of living in Poland compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (€6) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.62) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.98) | €3.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (€0.65) | €0.82 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.21) | €2.37 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.39) | €1.66 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.74) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 zł (€0.77) | €1.67 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.82 zł (€0.63) | €1.14 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 zł (€0.73) | €0.85 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (€6) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.43 zł (€1.21) | €1.59 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 zł (€0.63) | €0.86 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,901 zł (€873) | €1,297 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,866 zł (€642) | €815 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (€103) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,406 zł (€539) | €765 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,928 zł (€432) | €546 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296 zł (€66) | €80 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44 zł (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,593 zł (€357) | €353 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 zł (€103) | €96 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€5.75) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.55) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (€67) | €79 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 zł (€33) | €31 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 301 zł (€67) | €79 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349 zł (€78) | €90 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,617 zł (€18,046) | €22,854 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.02 zł (€1.12) | €1.29 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (€23) | €44 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.00) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (€29) | €60 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.48) | €3.92 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.56) | €2.58 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.63) | €2.83 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 zł (€1.21) | €1.45 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.74) | €1.77 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 zł (€16) | €30 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 201 zł (€45) | €51 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 zł (€30) | €43 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€4.87) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.60) | €2.43 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.22) | €4.05 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,995 zł (€447) | €444 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (€0.07) | €0.21 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (€26) | €46 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.60) | €4.99 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,540 prices entered by 1,982 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Spain
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