Cost of living in United States compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 40% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (82 zł) | 52 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (47 zł) | 37 zł | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (4.28 zł) | 5.24 zł | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.41 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (29 zł) | 24 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (8 zł) | 5.38 zł | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.85 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (71 zł) | 60 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (11 zł) | 5.30 zł | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United States is 52% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,854 (11,638 zł) | 7,611 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,117 (8,635 zł) | 5,285 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (901 zł) | 1,399 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,053 (8,372 zł) | 4,636 zł | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,518 (6,189 zł) | 3,757 zł | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (636 zł) | 960 zł | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (245 zł) | 73 zł | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (1,079 zł) | 1,842 zł | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (594 zł) | 770 zł | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (59 zł) | 61 zł | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (131 zł) | 75 zł | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (231 zł) | 403 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (221 zł) | 194 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (417 zł) | 397 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (568 zł) | 571 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,797 (121,517 zł) | 145,431 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.84 zł) | 7 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (324 zł) | 193 zł | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 44% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (37 zł) | 38 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (94 zł) | 71 zł | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (683 zł) | 268 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (36 zł) | 30 zł | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (119 zł) | 88 zł | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 55% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United States | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (243 zł) | 135 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (119 zł) | 68 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (945 zł) | 428 zł | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (410 zł) | 224 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (58 zł) | 43 zł | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.81 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (29 zł) | 21 zł | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (1,987 zł) | 2,935 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (1.94 zł) | 1.03 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (263 zł) | 210 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (42 zł) | 24 zł | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 41% more expensive than in Poland
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