- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.38) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.04) | €3.85 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (€0.67) | €0.97 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.30) | €3.03 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.69) | €2.56 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.14) | €4.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.38 zł (€0.78) | €2.36 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 zł (€0.49) | €1.55 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (€0.74) | €0.96 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.03 zł (€1.16) | €1.75 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 zł (€0.59) | €1.26 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,859 zł (€893) | €1,427 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,794 zł (€647) | €1,084 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 429 zł (€99) | €168 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,364 zł (€547) | €862 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 zł (€393) | €640 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 294 zł (€68) | €117 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,841 zł (€426) | €371 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (€91) | €87 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (€5.87) | €5.17 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.33) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 282 zł (€65) | €84 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (€34) | €37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (€66) | €89 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (€76) | €118 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (€18,046) | €20,098 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (€1.09) | €1.33 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (€24) | €72 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.86) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 zł (€26) | €63 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.52) | €3.38 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.75) | €2.05 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.58) | €2.04 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (€1.10) | €1.35 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.65) | €1.42 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (€15) | €32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 206 zł (€48) | €114 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (€29) | €50 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.80) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (€2.43) | €3.16 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.00) | €3.48 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (€480) | €458 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (€0.10) | €0.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.63) | €6 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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