Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Poland Reverse

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Cost of Living in Poland is 32.3% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 39.8% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Poland are 55.3% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Poland are 34.4% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Poland are 45.3% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 35.9% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(73.02 zł)		 10.96 $
(40.00 zł)		      -45.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.98 $
(277.40 zł)		 52.04 $
(190.00 zł)		      -31.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(43.81 zł)		 9.04 $
(33.00 zł)		      -24.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(21.91 zł)		 4.11 $
(15.00 zł)		      -31.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(27.38 zł)		 4.11 $
(15.00 zł)		      -45.2 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $
(19.38 zł)		 3.76 $
(13.72 zł)		      -29.2 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $
(9.49 zł)		 2.05 $
(7.48 zł)		      -21.3 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $
(7.71 zł)		 1.82 $
(6.66 zł)		      -13.6 %
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.07 $
(3.89 zł)		 1.07 $
(3.90 zł)		      +0.4 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.33 $
(12.14 zł)		 1.23 $
(4.50 zł)		      -63.0 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $
(7.60 zł)		 0.70 $
(2.55 zł)		      -66.5 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $
(16.08 zł)		 3.47 $
(12.69 zł)		      -21.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $
(21.58 zł)		 4.28 $
(15.64 zł)		      -27.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.57 $
(20.32 zł)		 3.07 $
(11.22 zł)		      -44.8 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.53 $
(27.50 zł)		 5.81 $
(21.19 zł)		      -22.9 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $
(8.69 zł)		 0.54 $
(1.96 zł)		      -77.4 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(2.79 zł)		 0.81 $
(2.95 zł)		      +5.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $
(7.40 zł)		 0.85 $
(3.09 zł)		      -58.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(8.11 zł)		 1.34 $
(4.89 zł)		      -39.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(4.82 zł)		 0.43 $
(1.58 zł)		      -67.3 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(5.08 zł)		 0.52 $
(1.89 zł)		      -62.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $
(8.09 zł)		 1.34 $
(4.90 zł)		      -39.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $
(8.23 zł)		 0.67 $
(2.43 zł)		      -70.4 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(54.76 zł)		 7.12 $
(26.00 zł)		      -52.5 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.02 $
(7.36 zł)		 1.18 $
(4.32 zł)		      -41.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $
(13.23 zł)		 1.72 $
(6.29 zł)		      -52.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.16 $
(37.09 zł)		 5.48 $
(20.00 zł)		      -46.1 %
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(9.13 zł)		 1.21 $
(4.40 zł)		      -51.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $
(237.31 zł)		 32.59 $
(119.00 zł)		      -49.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $
(12.78 zł)		 2.47 $
(9.00 zł)		      -29.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $
(10.28 zł)		 1.72 $
(6.28 zł)		      -39.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(109.53 zł)		 13.69 $
(50.00 zł)		      -54.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(3.23 zł)		 1.71 $
(6.26 zł)		      +93.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,524.95 $
(129,700.80 zł)		 33,193.85 $
(121,190.00 zł)		      -6.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,921.73 $
(94,639.67 zł)		 31,464.93 $
(114,877.78 zł)		      +21.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.32 $
(767.88 zł)		 306.81 $
(1,120.16 zł)		      +45.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.78 $
(221.91 zł)		 9.99 $
(36.46 zł)		      -83.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.44 $
(264.46 zł)		 17.23 $
(62.90 zł)		      -76.2 %
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.51 $
(166.17 zł)		 39.79 $
(145.28 zł)		      -12.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.90 $
(79.96 zł)		 21.66 $
(79.08 zł)		      -1.1 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(54.76 zł)		 7.94 $
(29.00 zł)		      -47.0 %
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,372.94 $
(5,012.59 zł)		 401.24 $
(1,464.91 zł)		      -70.8 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,205.41 $
(84,722.44 zł)		 9,209.29 $
(33,622.93 zł)		      -60.3 %
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.41 $
(191.35 zł)		 85.92 $
(313.71 zł)		      +63.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.81 $
(156.29 zł)		 42.25 $
(154.27 zł)		      -1.3 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.65 $
(330.97 zł)		 91.66 $
(334.66 zł)		      +1.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.66 $
(414.98 zł)		 104.91 $
(383.01 zł)		      -7.7 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Poland Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,728.05 $
(6,309.06 zł)		 781.32 $
(2,852.60 zł)		      -54.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,428.56 $
(5,215.63 zł)		 645.47 $
(2,356.58 zł)		      -54.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,857.67 $
(10,433.29 zł)		 1,309.04 $
(4,779.28 zł)		      -54.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,386.46 $
(8,712.90 zł)		 1,015.91 $
(3,709.07 zł)		      -57.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 283.40 $
(1,034.69 zł)		 372.60 $
(1,360.37 zł)		      +31.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 247.49 $
(903.58 zł)		 277.91 $
(1,014.64 zł)		      +12.3 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Poland Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,288.45 $
(15,657.02 zł)		 1,656.02 $
(6,046.11 zł)		      -61.4 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 7.11      +9.8 %
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