- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.43) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.00) | €3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (€0.69) | €0.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.43) | €3.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.69) | €2.46 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.23) | €5.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (€0.83) | €2.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (€0.48) | €1.55 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.20 zł (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.20 zł (€1.20) | €1.77 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 zł (€0.61) | €1.23 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,945 zł (€914) | €1,450 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920 zł (€677) | €1,087 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (€109) | €180 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,373 zł (€550) | €907 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,769 zł (€410) | €679 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (€70) | €129 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (€443) | €371 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (€99) | €94 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€5.97) | €5.42 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.88) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (€66) | €87 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 zł (€35) | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (€68) | €92 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (€77) | €114 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,809 zł (€18,259) | €20,517 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.93 zł (€1.14) | €1.41 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (€24) | €73 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (€4.31) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 129 zł (€30) | €60 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.39) | €3.36 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.93) | €2.18 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.56) | €2.10 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (€1.14) | €1.36 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.79) | €1.43 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (€16) | €32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (€12) | €22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (€50) | €128 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (€29) | €53 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.01) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.61) | €3.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.00) | €3.44 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,980 zł (€459) | €454 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (€0.11) | €0.12 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 zł (€30) | €37 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.68) | €6 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Germany
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