China vs Poland
China and Poland have a near-identical overall cost of living (price level 49.8 vs 49.7, US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. Quality of life is similar, around 91 of 100 for both.
Metric China Poland
Price level (US=100) 49.8 49.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $51,263
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $49,540
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 3.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Poland
Housing & utilities 69 55
Food 130 85
Transport 82 103
Restaurants & hotels 85 98
Health 64 46
Communication 86 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Poland
Quality-of-life score 91/100 90/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.8
Internet users 92% 89%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Poland?
They cost about the same, with price levels of 49.8 and 49.7 (US = 100).
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Poland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $100,000 in Poland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Poland?
They score similarly, 91 and 90 out of 100 on our index.
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