Cost of living in Poland compared to Spain
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (€12) | €18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 zł (€5.10) | €3.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.69 zł (€1.33) | €1.03 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 zł (€4.36) | €2.95 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (€3.54) | €2.10 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (€5.67) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 zł (€1.47) | €2.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.78 zł (€1.35) | €1.47 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (€1.41) | €1.15 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł (€14) | €7 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (€2.47) | €2.06 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (€1.41) | €1.04 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 37% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,688 zł (€1,790) | €1,425 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,442 zł (€1,267) | €981 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,468 zł (€342) | €110 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,745 zł (€1,105) | €914 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,809 zł (€887) | €668 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 886 zł (€206) | €74 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 zł (€18) | €26 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,947 zł (€453) | €321 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 770 zł (€179) | €98 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 zł (€15) | €7 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76 zł (€18) | €12 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 403 zł (€94) | €77 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 zł (€45) | €32 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 396 zł (€92) | €86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 582 zł (€135) | €89 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,431 zł (€33,865) | €26,555 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.68) | €1.57 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188 zł (€44) | €28 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 49% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 zł (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 71 zł (€16) | €8 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 zł (€62) | €59 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (€7) | €3.97 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (€5.25) | €2.78 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.12) | €2.86 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (€2.95) | €1.86 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (€3.03) | €2.19 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99 zł (€23) | €17 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Poland | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 zł (€34) | €34 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (€16) | €16 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 435 zł (€101) | €52 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 zł (€54) | €48 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 zł (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.39) | €2.86 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (€4.94) | €4.51 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,935 zł (€683) | €504 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (€0.24) | €0.26 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 zł (€49) | €49 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (€5.65) | €5.31 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Spain
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