Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Poland is 1.51 times less expensive as compared to Belgium.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Poland and Belgium. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Poland and Belgium.
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Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,000 PLN (960 USD) | 942 EUR (1,047.60 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 9,000 PLN (2,160 USD) | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500 PLN (600 USD) | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,000 PLN (960 USD) | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 2.5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.35 to 2.0 % | 1.25 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Poland is 1.01 times more expensive than Belgium.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 25,000 PLN (6,000 USD) | 2,000 EUR (2,224.20 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 160.87% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Poland costs 2.70 times more compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 44.51% less in Poland compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 1.80 EUR (2 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 4 PLN (0.96 USD) | 1.41 EUR (1.57 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 PLN (0.24 USD) | 0.50 EUR (0.56 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 PLN (0.72 USD) | 2.07 EUR (2.30 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 12 PLN (2.88 USD) | 3.93 EUR (4.37 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 5.82 EUR (6.47 USD) |
In Poland, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.77 times less expensive than the cost in Belgium.
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 30.30% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Apples (1 KG) | 8 PLN (1.92 USD) | 2.56 EUR (2.85 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 2.80 EUR (3.11 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 3.07 EUR (3.41 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 3 PLN (0.72 USD) | 1.91 EUR (2.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 8 PLN (1.92 USD) | 2.20 EUR (2.45 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.61 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 25 PLN (6 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 12 PLN (2.88 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Soft Drink | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Pizza for One | 35 PLN (8.40 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 18 PLN (4.32 USD) | 6.50 EUR (7.23 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 40.91% less in Poland compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 70 PLN (16.80 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 4 PLN (0.96 USD) | 2.10 EUR (2.34 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2.50 PLN (0.60 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.49 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 80,000 PLN (19,200 USD) | 20,000 EUR (22,242 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 PLN (480 USD) | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 1.72 EUR (1.91 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 25 PLN (6 USD) | 6.52 EUR (7.25 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 30 PLN 7.20 USD | 5 EUR 5.56 USD |
You would have to pay 1.13 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Poland compared to that of Belgium.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Doctor Visit | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 32 EUR (35.59 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Eye Exam | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Vaccinations | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.50 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 15 PLN (3.60 USD) | 4.92 EUR (5.47 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 2.52 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 99 EUR (110.10 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Women's Dress | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 42 EUR (46.71 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Men's Suit | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 93 EUR (103.43 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 129 EUR (143.46 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Sportswear | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.67 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Children's Jeans | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 2,000 PLN (480 USD) | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,500 PLN (360 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,500 PLN (600 USD) | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 5,000 PLN (1,200 USD) | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 8,000 PLN (1,920 USD) | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) |
Private School Fees | 12,000 PLN (2,880 USD) | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 25,000 PLN (6,000 USD) | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 PLN (9,600 USD) | 5,000 EUR (5,560.50 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
School Supplies | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 2.40 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 70 PLN (16.80 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Gym Membership | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Bowling | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Mini Golf | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Video Games | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Streaming Services | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.10 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Language Classes | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Art Classes | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Music Lessons | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Educational Software | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 2.21 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 8,000 PLN (1,920 USD) | 3,500 EUR (3,892.35 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 2,500 EUR (2,780.25 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 100 PLN per hour (24 USD) | 53.33 EUR per hour (59.31 USD) |
Average Bonus | 3,000 PLN (720 USD) | 5,000 EUR (5,560.50 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 23 % | 0 to 21 % |
Social Security Contributions | 13 % | 13.07 % |
Pension Contributions | 9 % | 8.86 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 75 |
Median Household Income | 5,000 PLN (1,200 USD) | 35,000 EUR (38,923.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, you would earn 9.66 times less salary as compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Poland | Belgium |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.69 times less in Poland, as compared to Belgium.
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