Cost of Living Comparison Between Ukraine and Poland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 66.6% higher than in Ukraine (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 77.8% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 127.3% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 78.8% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 42.2% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 98.7% higher than in Ukraine | |
Restaurants | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
350.00 ₴ (28.81 zł) |
485.90 ₴ (40.00 zł) |
+38.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,400.00 ₴ (115.25 zł) |
2,307.99 ₴ (190.00 zł) |
+64.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
250.00 ₴ (20.58 zł) |
413.02 ₴ (34.00 zł) |
+65.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
50.00 ₴ (4.12 zł) |
182.21 ₴ (15.00 zł) |
+264.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
78.50 ₴ (6.46 zł) |
182.21 ₴ (15.00 zł) |
+132.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
62.75 ₴ (5.17 zł) |
169.85 ₴ (13.98 zł) |
+170.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
32.81 ₴ (2.70 zł) |
98.79 ₴ (8.13 zł) |
+201.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
21.86 ₴ (1.80 zł) |
88.09 ₴ (7.25 zł) |
+302.9 % |
Markets | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
50.64 ₴ (4.17 zł) |
47.90 ₴ (3.94 zł) |
-5.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
27.75 ₴ (2.28 zł) |
55.17 ₴ (4.54 zł) |
+98.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
27.91 ₴ (2.30 zł) |
30.57 ₴ (2.52 zł) |
+9.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
79.74 ₴ (6.56 zł) |
161.77 ₴ (13.32 zł) |
+102.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
178.30 ₴ (14.68 zł) |
189.27 ₴ (15.58 zł) |
+6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
92.43 ₴ (7.61 zł) |
138.41 ₴ (11.39 zł) |
+49.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
144.39 ₴ (11.89 zł) |
259.95 ₴ (21.40 zł) |
+80.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
21.41 ₴ (1.76 zł) |
24.59 ₴ (2.02 zł) |
+14.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
30.94 ₴ (2.55 zł) |
35.82 ₴ (2.95 zł) |
+15.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
33.87 ₴ (2.79 zł) |
37.67 ₴ (3.10 zł) |
+11.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
43.87 ₴ (3.61 zł) |
59.50 ₴ (4.90 zł) |
+35.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
13.90 ₴ (1.14 zł) |
18.74 ₴ (1.54 zł) |
+34.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
10.93 ₴ (0.90 zł) |
22.25 ₴ (1.83 zł) |
+103.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
59.41 ₴ (4.89 zł) |
59.96 ₴ (4.94 zł) |
+0.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
24.27 ₴ (2.00 zł) |
30.13 ₴ (2.48 zł) |
+24.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
200.00 ₴ (16.46 zł) |
315.84 ₴ (26.00 zł) |
+57.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
37.40 ₴ (3.08 zł) |
52.35 ₴ (4.31 zł) |
+40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
59.52 ₴ (4.90 zł) |
76.00 ₴ (6.26 zł) |
+27.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
125.00 ₴ (10.29 zł) |
252.67 ₴ (20.80 zł) |
+102.1 % |
Transportation | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₴ (1.23 zł) |
53.45 ₴ (4.40 zł) |
+256.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 ₴ (41.16 zł) |
1,421.27 ₴ (117.00 zł) |
+184.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
80.00 ₴ (6.59 zł) |
109.33 ₴ (9.00 zł) |
+36.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
32.19 ₴ (2.65 zł) |
78.20 ₴ (6.44 zł) |
+143.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
180.00 ₴ (14.82 zł) |
607.38 ₴ (50.00 zł) |
+237.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
59.45 ₴ (4.89 zł) |
74.88 ₴ (6.16 zł) |
+26.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,319,559.00 ₴ (108,626.97 zł) |
1,457,714.16 ₴ (120,000.00 zł) |
+10.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,030,473.71 ₴ (84,829.28 zł) |
1,323,588.47 ₴ (108,958.68 zł) |
+28.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
4,019.16 ₴ (330.86 zł) |
13,925.56 ₴ (1,146.36 zł) |
+246.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
247.90 ₴ (20.41 zł) |
448.86 ₴ (36.95 zł) |
+81.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
276.34 ₴ (22.75 zł) |
818.48 ₴ (67.38 zł) |
+196.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,146.19 ₴ (94.36 zł) |
1,796.28 ₴ (147.87 zł) |
+56.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
561.48 ₴ (46.22 zł) |
1,195.53 ₴ (98.42 zł) |
+112.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
200.00 ₴ (16.46 zł) |
364.43 ₴ (30.00 zł) |
+82.2 % |
Childcare | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
12,550.01 ₴ (1,033.13 zł) |
20,124.13 ₴ (1,656.63 zł) |
+60.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
253,358.68 ₴ (20,856.66 zł) |
447,601.08 ₴ (36,846.82 zł) |
+76.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,604.96 ₴ (214.44 zł) |
3,854.16 ₴ (317.28 zł) |
+48.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,621.86 ₴ (133.51 zł) |
1,868.35 ₴ (153.80 zł) |
+15.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,614.55 ₴ (297.55 zł) |
4,152.57 ₴ (341.84 zł) |
+14.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
4,138.30 ₴ (340.67 zł) |
4,639.17 ₴ (381.90 zł) |
+12.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
15,697.54 ₴ (1,292.23 zł) |
34,229.64 ₴ (2,817.81 zł) |
+118.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,656.38 ₴ (877.24 zł) |
27,832.04 ₴ (2,291.15 zł) |
+161.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
27,000.24 ₴ (2,222.68 zł) |
55,582.04 ₴ (4,575.55 zł) |
+105.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
17,516.80 ₴ (1,441.99 zł) |
43,423.20 ₴ (3,574.63 zł) |
+147.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,904.51 ₴ (486.06 zł) |
16,005.91 ₴ (1,317.62 zł) |
+171.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,677.23 ₴ (302.71 zł) |
11,446.04 ₴ (942.25 zł) |
+211.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ukraine Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
21,401.39 ₴ (1,761.78 zł) |
75,589.07 ₴ (6,222.54 zł) |
+253.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.05 | 6.93 | -61.6 % |
| Last update: | 27 April 2026 | 28 April 2026 | |
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