Cost of living in Poland compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (£5.42) | £7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (£2.62) | £3.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (£0.78) | £1.11 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (£2.44) | £3.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (£2.07) | £1.92 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (£3.56) | £4.23 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (£0.70) | £2.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (£0.73) | £0.94 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (£0.76) | £1.72 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (£1.65) | £2.25 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (£0.74) | £1.11 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,378 zł (£1,009) | £2,042 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,950 zł (£741) | £1,348 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,065 zł (£200) | £218 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,507 zł (£658) | £1,159 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,451 zł (£460) | £817 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (£70) | £133 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (£9) | £26 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (£322) | £306 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (£85) | £93 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (£9) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (£62) | £63 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (£58) | £68 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (£65) | £70 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (£20,317) | £25,545 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (£1.30) | £1.52 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (£21) | £91 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (£3.12) | £4.12 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (£5.74) | £11 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (£31) | £112 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (£4.06) | £3.78 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (£2.66) | £1.71 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (£2.57) | £3.49 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (£1.49) | £2.13 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (£2.22) | £1.81 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (£9) | £14 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Poland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (£19) | £37 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (£10) | £19 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (£47) | £153 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (£32) | £58 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (£5.26) | £10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (£2.81) | £3.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (£2.32) | £4.90 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (£543) | £412 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (£0.09) | £0.10 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (£26) | £34 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (£3.34) | £13 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,802 prices entered by 893 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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