Cost of living in Poland compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Poland | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.65) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (€2.55) | €5.14 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.89 zł (€0.83) | €1.20 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (€2.64) | €3.56 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.40) | €2.80 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (€3.82) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 zł (€0.81) | €2.65 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.32 zł (€0.71) | €1.81 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 zł (€0.87) | €0.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.65) | €1.83 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 zł (€0.80) | €1.65 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Poland | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,837 zł (€1,240) | €1,972 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,354 zł (€925) | €1,517 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 944 zł (€201) | €194 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,214 zł (€683) | €1,251 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,442 zł (€519) | €943 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 490 zł (€104) | €170 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,557 zł (€331) | €408 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 zł (€92) | €144 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 zł (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Poland | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (€72) | €84 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (€30) | €36 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (€72) | €89 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (€83) | €122 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Poland | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (€22,044) | €25,515 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.50) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (€24) | €73 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Poland | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.62) | €11 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (€10) | €8 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (€36) | €90 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (€4.11) | €3.58 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.61) | €2.54 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.76) | €3.40 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (€1.25) | €1.63 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (€2.15) | €1.53 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł (€11) | €21 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Poland | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (€18) | €41 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (€12) | €24 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (€39) | €84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (€37) | €59 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (€4.96) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (€2.85) | €3.45 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (€2.78) | €4.04 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (€553) | €578 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (€30) | €44 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.59) | €8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Germany
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