Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (71 zł) | 35 zł | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (5.73 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (10 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (9 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (4.69 zł) | 4.05 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (33 zł) | 30 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (9 zł) | 4.10 zł | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,452 (11,576 zł) | 6,984 zł | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,857 (8,765 zł) | 4,960 zł | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (1,134 zł) | 693 zł | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,400 (6,611 zł) | 3,607 zł | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,048 (4,947 zł) | 2,792 zł | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (678 zł) | 398 zł | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (172 zł) | 58 zł | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (1,978 zł) | 1,871 zł | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 (836 zł) | 476 zł | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (25 zł) | 35 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (85 zł) | 27 zł | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (408 zł) | 340 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (168 zł) | 147 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (428 zł) | 354 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (542 zł) | 418 zł | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (117,557 zł) | 103,207 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (286 zł) | 110 zł | + 159% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (103 zł) | 34 zł | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (32 zł) | 18 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (40 zł) | 34 zł | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (298 zł) | 138 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (5.61 zł) | 5.99 zł | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (107 zł) | 62 zł | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (218 zł) | 80 zł | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (115 zł) | 59 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (694 zł) | 221 zł | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (291 zł) | 182 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (63 zł) | 31 zł | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (2,333 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.46 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (193 zł) | 143 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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