Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (£3.33) | £3.95 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 zł (£0.99) | £1.15 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (£3.57) | £3.75 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (£2.66) | £2.46 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 zł (£4.62) | £4.80 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.21 zł (£1.03) | £2.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 zł (£0.85) | £0.93 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41 zł (£1.07) | £2.11 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 zł (£11) | £10 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (£2.04) | £2.25 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.40 zł (£0.87) | £1.03 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,912 zł (£1,368) | £2,761 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,538 zł (£1,096) | £2,140 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,461 zł (£289) | £192 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,405 zł (£872) | £1,905 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,540 zł (£701) | £1,333 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 903 zł (£179) | £153 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 zł (£14) | £27 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (£378) | £283 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757 zł (£150) | £86 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 zł (£11) | £7 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (£15) | £15 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 399 zł (£79) | £71 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 zł (£41) | £35 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (£81) | £83 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 603 zł (£119) | £87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,180 zł (£29,721) | £28,527 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (£1.34) | £1.45 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168 zł (£33) | £111 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (£7) | £3.66 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 zł (£13) | £8 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276 zł (£55) | £62 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (£5.86) | £3.94 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (£4.56) | £1.92 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (£3.42) | £4.56 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (£2.25) | £2.22 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (£2.82) | £1.91 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 zł (£18) | £15 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120 zł (£24) | £37 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 zł (£14) | £23 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 427 zł (£84) | £114 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 zł (£41) | £68 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 zł (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (£3.75) | £3.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (£3.53) | £6 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (£667) | £429 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (£0.19) | £0.12 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222 zł (£44) | £40 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (£4.86) | £15 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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