- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.51) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.20) | €3.79 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (€0.68) | €0.96 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.39) | €3.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.74) | €2.61 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.37) | €5.10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (€0.79) | €2.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.10 zł (€0.50) | €1.55 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (€0.77) | €0.96 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.08 zł (€1.22) | €1.72 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 zł (€0.63) | €1.33 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,850 zł (€924) | €1,405 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,702 zł (€649) | €1,084 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 432 zł (€104) | €191 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,316 zł (€556) | €857 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,648 zł (€396) | €639 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 393 zł (€94) | €119 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,833 zł (€440) | €399 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391 zł (€94) | €81 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (€6) | €5.21 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.51) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 zł (€67) | €81 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 zł (€67) | €88 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 zł (€79) | €117 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,502 zł (€18,607) | €19,735 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł (€1.12) | €1.32 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (€25) | €73 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (€3.58) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 zł (€27) | €58 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (€3.42) | €3.41 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.83) | €2.13 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.67) | €1.99 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł (€1.23) | €1.26 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.74) | €1.41 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (€16) | €32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł (€46) | €109 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.98) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.52) | €3.10 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.10) | €3.46 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,111 zł (€507) | €460 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 zł (€0.18) | €0.22 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.78) | €6 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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