Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (80 zł) | 52 zł | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (54 zł) | 33 zł | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (5.79 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.24 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.95 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.11 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.67 (11 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (5.40 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 39 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.46 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,241 (9,538 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,830 (7,785 zł) | 6,318 zł | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 (1,135 zł) | 1,049 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,551 (6,598 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,049 (4,465 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (723 zł) | 554 zł | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (137 zł) | 94 zł | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (1,682 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (320 zł) | 630 zł | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (33 zł) | 58 zł | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (80 zł) | 73 zł | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (373 zł) | 416 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (170 zł) | 181 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (424 zł) | 406 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (627 zł) | 666 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,102 (115,324 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (236 zł) | 135 zł | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (87 zł) | 34 zł | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (41 zł) | 41 zł | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (295 zł) | 244 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (10 zł) | 21 zł | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (5.76 zł) | 13 zł | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (98 zł) | 81 zł | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (211 zł) | 115 zł | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (103 zł) | 64 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (633 zł) | 388 zł | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (275 zł) | 188 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (53 zł) | 36 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (1,835 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (269 zł) | 176 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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