Poland vs United States
United States is about 50% pricier than Poland overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 49.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 90 of 100 for both.
Metric Poland United States
Price level (US=100) 49.7 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $51,263 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $49,540 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 3.8% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Poland United States
Housing & utilities 55 215
Food 85 117
Transport 103 116
Restaurants & hotels 98 142
Health 46 208
Communication 65 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Poland United States
Quality-of-life score 90/100 91/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.8 5.8
Internet users 89% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Poland more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 50% pricier than Poland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Poland would cost roughly $201,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Poland or United States?
They score similarly, 90 and 91 out of 100 on our index.
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