Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (83 zł) | 47 zł | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (56 zł) | 37 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.68 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (5.75 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (13 zł) | 23 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 zł) | 44 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (11 zł) | 5.87 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (9 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (4.49 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 57 zł | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,268 (9,638 zł) | 7,662 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,811 (7,697 zł) | 7,625 zł | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (1,197 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,505 (6,395 zł) | 5,753 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €994 (4,224 zł) | 4,614 zł | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (698 zł) | 917 zł | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (137 zł) | 82 zł | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (1,680 zł) | 2,176 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (320 zł) | 563 zł | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (33 zł) | 37 zł | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (80 zł) | 57 zł | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (353 zł) | 552 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (149 zł) | 220 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (416 zł) | 462 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (604 zł) | 930 zł | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,102 (115,195 zł) | 140,414 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (235 zł) | 131 zł | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (86 zł) | 106 zł | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (30 zł) | 32 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (40 zł) | 53 zł | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (295 zł) | 314 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 35% | |
| 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) | 16 zł | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (5.76 zł) | 12 zł | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (98 zł) | 147 zł | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (211 zł) | 153 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (103 zł) | 85 zł | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (632 zł) | 663 zł | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (275 zł) | 306 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (53 zł) | 46 zł | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (18 zł) | 27 zł | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (1,833 zł) | 2,665 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (269 zł) | 247 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (37 zł) | 24 zł | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,744 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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