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Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Poland is 41.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 40.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Poland is 37.4% cheaper than United States without rent, and 43.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Poland
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.88 zł 39.49
$20.22 $20.22
-46.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.70 zł 180
$75.7 $75.7
-34.32%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.44 zł 30.65
$11.47 $11.47
-26.42%
Cappuccino
$3.60 zł 13.07
$5.13 $5.13
-29.82%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 zł 6.98
$2.61 $2.61
-26.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 zł 6.15
$2.14 $2.14
-21.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.88 zł 14.08
$6.17 $6.17
-37.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.97 zł 14.41
$7.07 $7.07
-43.85%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Poland
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 zł 3.91
$1.08 $1.08
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.33 zł 4.82
$3.74 $3.74
-64.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.54 zł 5.60
$4.57 $4.57
-66.30%
Eggs
$3.41 zł 12.36
$4.20 $4.20
-18.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.62 zł 34.94
$13.02 $13.02
-26.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.49 zł 23.57
$12.18 $12.18
-46.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.44 zł 45.16
$16.14 $16.14
-22.92%
Apples (1kg)
$1.10 zł 3.98
$5.31 $5.31
-79.28%
Banana (1kg)
$1.78 zł 6.47
$1.72 $1.72
3.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.80 zł 6.53
$4.59 $4.59
-60.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.02 zł 10.95
$4.96 $4.96
-39.11%
Potato (1kg)
$0.96 zł 3.50
$3.00 $3.00
-68.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.16 zł 4.22
$3.04 $3.04
-61.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 zł 4.68
$2.18 $2.18
-40.83%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.63 zł 2.30
$2.19 $2.19
-71.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.57 zł 20.21
$10.16 $10.16
-45.18%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.24 zł 26.28
$15.16 $15.16
-52.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 zł 4.32
$1.99 $1.99
-40.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 zł 6.30
$3.71 $3.71
-53.10%
🚌 Getting Around
Poland
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.12 zł 4.08
$2.48 $2.48
-54.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.81 zł 115
$63.9 $63.9
-50.19%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.41 zł 8.74
$3.69 $3.69
-34.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.89 zł 3.24
$1.76 $1.76
-49.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.42 zł 48.70
$30.06 $30.06
-55.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.67 zł 6.07
$0.96 $0.96
73.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.8K zł 122.8K
$30.2K $30.2K
11.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.0K zł 112.6K
$26.3K $26.3K
17.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Poland
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$295 zł 1,071
$207 $207
42.38%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.95 zł 36.11
$57.0 $57.0
-82.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$16.80 zł 61.0
$71.5 $71.5
-76.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Poland
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.68 zł 140
$45.91 $45.91
-15.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$20.94 zł 76.0
$22.25 $22.25
-5.89%
Cinema Ticket
$8.27 zł 30.00
$14.13 $14.13
-41.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Poland
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$404 zł 1,467
$1,385 $1,385
-70.82%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,670 zł 35.1K
$22.2K $22.2K
-56.46%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Poland
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$85.4 zł 310
$52.1 $52.1
63.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.15 zł 149
$42.53 $42.53
-3.24%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.9 zł 323
$89.9 $89.9
-1.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$102 zł 371
$114 $114
-10.64%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Poland
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$792 zł 2,875
$1,743 $1,743
-54.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$645 zł 2,343
$1,422 $1,422
-54.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,275 zł 4,628
$2,821 $2,821
-54.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,008 zł 3,660
$2,370 $2,370
-57.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,878 zł 14.1K
$3,338 $3,338
16.17%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,767 zł 10.0K
$2,615 $2,615
5.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Poland
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,678 zł 6,091
$4,230 $4,230
-60.34%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.91
6.51
6.14%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Poland: January 12, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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