- 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 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.38) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.00) | €3.85 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (€0.68) | €0.99 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.41) | €3.07 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.65) | €2.50 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€3.18) | €5.04 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł (€0.84) | €2.46 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (€0.48) | €1.56 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (€7) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (€1.19) | €1.75 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł (€0.61) | €1.21 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,842 zł (€894) | €1,429 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,825 zł (€657) | €1,086 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 zł (€111) | €170 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,332 zł (€542) | €895 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł (€397) | €671 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (€72) | €117 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,868 zł (€435) | €380 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 zł (€101) | €92 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€6.00) | €5.16 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (€5.62) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł (€64) | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (€34) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (€68) | €91 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (€78) | €112 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,959 zł (€18,135) | €20,603 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.85 zł (€1.13) | €1.38 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (€24) | €72 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.11) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (€29) | €59 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (€3.41) | €3.23 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.85) | €2.12 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.67) | €2.03 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (€1.16) | €1.38 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.74) | €1.44 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (€10) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (€16) | €32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (€12) | €22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł (€49) | €126 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł (€27) | €52 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.07) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.49) | €3.19 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (€1.97) | €3.44 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł (€471) | €458 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (€0.11) | €0.13 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.67) | €6 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Germany
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