Cost of living in Poland compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 28 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 zł (CHF 4.49) | CHF 11 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.49 zł (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.75 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 zł (CHF 4.07) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.86 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 zł (CHF 4.93) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 zł (CHF 1.32) | CHF 3.64 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.61 zł (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.47 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (CHF 1.31) | CHF 2.59 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.27 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.45 zł (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.46 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,432 zł (CHF 1,602) | CHF 2,898 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,382 zł (CHF 1,160) | CHF 2,272 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 zł (CHF 302) | CHF 364 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,694 zł (CHF 1,012) | CHF 1,869 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,840 zł (CHF 828) | CHF 1,326 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 960 zł (CHF 207) | CHF 108 | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73 zł (CHF 16) | CHF 51 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,947 zł (CHF 420) | CHF 349 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 770 zł (CHF 166) | CHF 115 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85 zł (CHF 18) | CHF 30 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 403 zł (CHF 87) | CHF 98 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 zł (CHF 42) | CHF 61 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 396 zł (CHF 85) | CHF 103 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 607 zł (CHF 131) | CHF 135 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,431 zł (CHF 31,352) | CHF 31,584 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.86 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 206 zł (CHF 44) | CHF 78 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 zł (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 71 zł (CHF 15) | CHF 10 | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 zł (CHF 58) | CHF 180 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (CHF 6) | CHF 5.72 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (CHF 4.86) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (CHF 3.82) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (CHF 2.73) | CHF 5.38 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (CHF 2.82) | CHF 5.39 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92 zł (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Poland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138 zł (CHF 30) | CHF 87 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (CHF 15) | CHF 41 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 zł (CHF 92) | CHF 169 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224 zł (CHF 48) | CHF 163 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 zł (CHF 9) | CHF 20 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (CHF 4.06) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (CHF 4.48) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,935 zł (CHF 633) | CHF 519 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (CHF 0.22) | CHF 1.00 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 zł (CHF 45) | CHF 104 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (CHF 5.22) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland
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