Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Poland is 1.33 times more expensive as compared to South Korea.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Poland and South Korea. 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 South Korea.
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Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,000 PLN (960 USD) | 800,000 KRW (600 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 1,500,000 KRW (1,125 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 9,000 PLN (2,160 USD) | 2,500,000 KRW (1,875 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500 PLN (600 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,000 PLN (960 USD) | 1,000,000 KRW (750 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 1,500,000 KRW (1,125 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 2.5 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes | 0.35 to 2.0 % | 0.15 to 0.5 % |
The average housing cost in Poland is 1.29 times more expensive than South Korea.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 25,000 PLN (6,000 USD) | 2,000,000 KRW (1,500 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 282.39% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Poland costs 4.00 times more compared to South Korea.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 28.00% more in Poland compared to South Korea.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 4 PLN (0.96 USD) | 2,000 KRW (1.50 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 PLN (0.24 USD) | 1,000 KRW (0.75 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 PLN (0.72 USD) | 2,500 KRW (1.88 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 12 PLN (2.88 USD) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 8,000 KRW (6 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
In Poland, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.88 times less expensive than the cost in South Korea.
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 20.26% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Apples (1 KG) | 8 PLN (1.92 USD) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 3,500 KRW (2.63 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 3 PLN (0.72 USD) | 2,500 KRW (1.88 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 8 PLN (1.92 USD) | 6,000 KRW (4.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.92 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 12,000 KRW (9 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 25 PLN (6 USD) | 8,000 KRW (6 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 12 PLN (2.88 USD) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) |
Soft Drink | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 2,500 KRW (1.88 USD) |
Pizza for One | 35 PLN (8.40 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 12,000 KRW (9 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 18 PLN (4.32 USD) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 2.73% less in Poland compared to South Korea.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 15,000 KRW (11.25 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 70 PLN (16.80 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.46 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 4 PLN (0.96 USD) | 1,200 KRW (0.90 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2.50 PLN (0.60 USD) | 1,000 KRW (0.75 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 3,000 KRW (2.25 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 1,500 KRW (1.13 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.85 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 80,000 PLN (19,200 USD) | 30,000,000 KRW (22,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 PLN (480 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 1,500 KRW (1.13 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 25 PLN (6 USD) | 6,000 KRW (4.50 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 30 PLN 7.20 USD | 5,000 KRW 3.75 USD |
You would have to pay 1.16 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Poland compared to that of South Korea.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Doctor Visit | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
Eye Exam | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) |
Vaccinations | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 15 PLN (3.60 USD) | 4,000 KRW (3 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 2,000 KRW (1.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 2.20 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) |
Women's Dress | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) |
Men's Suit | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 120,000 KRW (90 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Sportswear | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.42 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Children's Jeans | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 2,000 PLN (480 USD) | 300,000 KRW (225 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,500 PLN (360 USD) | 250,000 KRW (187.50 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.32 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,500 PLN (600 USD) | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 5,000 PLN (1,200 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 8,000 PLN (1,920 USD) | 700,000 KRW (525 USD) |
Private School Fees | 12,000 PLN (2,880 USD) | 1,000,000 KRW (750 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 25,000 PLN (6,000 USD) | 2,000,000 KRW (1,500 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 PLN (9,600 USD) | 4,000,000 KRW (3,000 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 300,000 KRW (225 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
School Supplies | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 3.38 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 12,000 KRW (9 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 70 PLN (16.80 USD) | 50,000 KRW (37.50 USD) |
Gym Membership | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 5,000 KRW (3.75 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
Bowling | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Mini Golf | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 15,000 KRW (11.25 USD) |
Video Games | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Streaming Services | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.22 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Language Classes | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 200,000 KRW (150 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 150,000 KRW (112.50 USD) |
Art Classes | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 25,000 KRW (18.75 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20,000 KRW (15 USD) |
Music Lessons | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 40,000 KRW (30 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD) |
Educational Software | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of South Korea, you would have to pay 1.54 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 8,000 PLN (1,920 USD) | 3,000,000 KRW (2,250 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 2,400,000 KRW (1,800 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 100 PLN per hour (24 USD) | 83,333.33 KRW per hour (62.50 USD) |
Average Bonus | 3,000 PLN (720 USD) | 500,000 KRW (375 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 23 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 13 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 9 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 60 |
Median Household Income | 5,000 PLN (1,200 USD) | 2,500,000 KRW (1,875 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, you would earn 1.20 times less salary as compared to South Korea.
Indicators | Poland | South Korea |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 100,000 KRW (75 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 80,000 KRW (60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 70,000 KRW (52.50 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 60,000 KRW (45 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.26 times less in Poland, as compared to South Korea.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Poland and South Korea.
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