Cost of living in Poland compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (€7) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.59) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€1.93) | €3.65 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (€0.64) | €0.98 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.16) | €2.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.41) | €2.65 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.64) | €5.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (€0.82) | €2.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (€0.61) | €1.52 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 zł (€0.75) | €0.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.37) | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.79 zł (€0.61) | €1.27 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,150 zł (€914) | €1,454 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,870 zł (€632) | €1,216 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 480 zł (€106) | €162 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,512 zł (€553) | €932 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,974 zł (€435) | €697 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271 zł (€60) | €122 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (€10) | €27 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (€370) | €369 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (€92) | €100 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (€4.88) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (€64) | €76 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (€36) | €36 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (€61) | €88 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (€75) | €115 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,214 zł (€16,559) | €22,750 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.62 zł (€1.02) | €1.31 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (€23) | €70 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.03) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (€29) | €52 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.40) | €3.16 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.58) | €2.18 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.77) | €2.29 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 zł (€1.14) | €1.33 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.63) | €1.64 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (€11) | €20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (€15) | €36 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (€12) | €22 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 229 zł (€50) | €108 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (€28) | €57 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.63) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.68) | €3.39 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.26) | €3.62 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (€442) | €496 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (€0.07) | €0.12 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (€24) | €39 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.85) | €7 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Germany
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