Cost of living in Poland compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (€5.01) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (€2.49) | €3.66 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.94 zł (€0.84) | €0.91 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (€2.53) | €2.61 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.30) | €1.94 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (€3.82) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (€0.80) | €2.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16 zł (€0.68) | €1.14 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.78 zł (€0.81) | €0.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€5.70) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.69) | €1.83 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.05 zł (€0.65) | €0.94 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,707 zł (€1,008) | €1,151 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,594 zł (€769) | €771 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616 zł (€132) | €125 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,678 zł (€573) | €727 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,085 zł (€446) | €543 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 429 zł (€92) | €87 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (€11) | €29 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,426 zł (€305) | €362 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 zł (€88) | €94 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (€69) | €71 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 123 zł (€26) | €30 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303 zł (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,321 zł (€21,477) | €25,076 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.49) | €1.83 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (€26) | €36 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.88) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 172 zł (€37) | €65 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (€3.76) | €4.16 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.60) | €2.49 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.57) | €2.91 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (€1.47) | €1.66 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (€1.85) | €1.83 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (€11) | €19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (€18) | €31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (€10) | €16 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (€39) | €52 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 zł (€32) | €44 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (€5.44) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€3.01) | €2.74 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (€2.41) | €4.11 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (€557) | €448 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (€25) | €46 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.64) | €5.02 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in Poland is 25% cheaper than in Spain
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