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Cost of Living & Prices:
Poland vs. Russia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURUSDRUB

Poland vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.04 times more for grocery shopping in Poland than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.72 PLN (1.31 USD) in Poland and 6.69 PLN (1.86 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Poland.

4.72 PLN
6.69 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.68 PLN (1.85 USD) in Poland and 7.33 PLN (2.03 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Poland.

6.68 PLN
7.33 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.17 PLN (15.04 USD) in Poland and 42.07 PLN (11.68 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Russia.

54.17 PLN
42.07 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30 PLN (8.33 USD) in Poland and 35.79 PLN (9.94 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Poland.

30.00 PLN
35.79 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 26.27 PLN (7.29 USD) in Poland and 20.97 PLN (5.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Russia.

26.27 PLN
20.97 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.25 PLN (5.9 USD) in Poland and 11.18 PLN (3.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Russia.

21.25 PLN
11.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.13 PLN (1.42 USD) in Poland and 3.99 PLN (1.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Russia.

5.13 PLN
3.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.08 PLN (3.63 USD) for 12 eggs in Poland and 6.51 PLN (1.81 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Russia.

13.08 PLN
6.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.93 PLN (1.92 USD) in Poland and 8.33 PLN (2.31 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Poland.

6.93 PLN
8.33 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 49.16 PLN (13.65 USD) in Poland and 72.39 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Poland.

49.16 PLN
72.39 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.46 PLN (1.52 USD) in Poland and 6.01 PLN (1.67 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Poland.

5.46 PLN
6.01 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.16 PLN (1.43 USD) in Poland and 3 PLN (0.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Russia.

5.16 PLN
3.00 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 37.48 PLN (10.41 USD) in Poland and 47.36 PLN (13.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Poland.

37.48 PLN
47.36 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.28 PLN (1.19 USD) in Poland and 4.6 PLN (1.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 7% lower in Poland.

4.28 PLN
4.60 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.48 PLN (1.24 USD) in Poland and 2.89 PLN (0.8 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Russia.

4.48 PLN
2.89 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.41 PLN (2.06 USD) in Poland and 8.08 PLN (2.24 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Poland.

7.41 PLN
8.08 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.9 PLN (1.08 USD) in Poland and 3.54 PLN (0.98 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Russia.

3.90 PLN
3.54 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.63 PLN (1.84 USD) in Poland and 6 PLN (1.67 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Russia.

6.63 PLN
6.00 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 53.45 PLN (14.84 USD) in Poland and 33.42 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Russia.

53.45 PLN
33.42 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.9 PLN (3.86 USD) in Poland and 14.35 PLN (3.98 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Poland.

13.90 PLN
14.35 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.58 PLN (0.72 USD) in Poland and 2.75 PLN (0.76 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Poland.

2.58 PLN
2.75 PLN

Restaurant

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Poland vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.1 times more for meals in restaurants in Poland than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 15.48 PLN (4.3 USD) in Poland and 11.11 PLN (3.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Russia.

15.48 PLN
11.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.66 PLN (2.13 USD) in Poland and 4.87 PLN (1.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Russia.

7.66 PLN
4.87 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17 PLN (4.72 USD) in Poland and 15.66 PLN (4.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Russia.

17.00 PLN
15.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.19 PLN (4.77 USD) in Poland and 15.66 PLN (4.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Russia.

17.19 PLN
15.66 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35 PLN (9.72 USD) in Poland and 22.37 PLN (6.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Russia.

35.00 PLN
22.37 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 210 PLN (58.31 USD) in Poland and 201.33 PLN (55.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Russia.

210.00 PLN
201.33 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 40 PLN (11.11 USD) in Poland and 44.74 PLN (12.42 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Poland.

40.00 PLN
44.74 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.73 PLN (1.87 USD) in Poland and 2.25 PLN (0.62 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Russia.

6.73 PLN
2.25 PLN

Fuel

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Poland vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.98 times more for fuel in Poland than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.96 PLN (1.66 USD) in Poland and 3.26 PLN (0.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Russia.

5.96 PLN
3.26 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.93 PLN (1.65 USD) in Poland and 2.83 PLN (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Russia.

5.93 PLN
2.83 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 2.78 PLN (0.77 USD) in Poland and 1.31 PLN (0.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Russia.

2.78 PLN
1.31 PLN

Transportation

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Poland vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times more for transportation in Poland than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 110 PLN (30.54 USD) in Poland and 134.22 PLN (37.27 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 18% lower in Poland.

110.00 PLN
134.22 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.4 PLN (1.22 USD) in Poland and 3.13 PLN (0.87 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Russia.

4.40 PLN
3.13 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 50 PLN (13.88 USD) in Poland and 28.63 PLN (7.95 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Russia.

50.00 PLN
28.63 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5 PLN (1.39 USD) in Poland and 1.34 PLN (0.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Russia.

5.00 PLN
1.34 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 10 PLN (2.78 USD) in Poland and 8.95 PLN (2.48 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Russia.

10.00 PLN
8.95 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Poland vs. Russia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 35 PLN (9.72 USD) in Poland and 22.37 PLN (6.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Russia.

35.00 PLN
22.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 163.07 PLN (45.28 USD) in Poland and 167.31 PLN (46.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Poland.

163.07 PLN
167.31 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 106.92 PLN (29.69 USD) in Poland and 124.71 PLN (34.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Poland.

106.92 PLN
124.71 PLN

Flats for rent

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Poland vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.07 times less for renting an apartment in Poland than in Russia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 4195 PLN (1164.77 USD) in Poland and 4681 PLN (1299.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Poland.

4 195 PLN
4 681 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3281 PLN (911.07 USD) in Poland and 2556 PLN (709.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Russia.

3 281 PLN
2 556 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7857 PLN (2181.48 USD) in Poland and 10300 PLN (2859.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Poland.

7 857 PLN
10 300 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5693 PLN (1580.75 USD) in Poland and 4917 PLN (1365.16 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Russia.

5 693 PLN
4 917 PLN

Flats for sale

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Poland vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 times less for buying an apartment in Poland than in Russia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 24488 PLN (6799.23 USD) in Poland and 31784 PLN (8825.24 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 23% lower in Poland.

24 488 PLN
31 784 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 15842 PLN (4398.72 USD) in Poland and 13836 PLN (3841.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Russia.

15 842 PLN
13 836 PLN

Salary

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Poland vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in Poland is 1.28 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7702 PLN (2138.47 USD) in Poland and 5995 PLN (1664.61 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 22.2% lower in Russia.

7 702 PLN
5 995 PLN

Hotels

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Poland vs. Russia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

244 PLN
-

Two stars

306 PLN
-

Three stars

405 PLN
-

Four stars

488 PLN
-

Five stars

786 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Poland: 19 cities, 638 hotels

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