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 | 28 zł (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (€4.65) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.05) | €3.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł (€0.67) | €0.95 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.38) | €2.87 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.55) | €2.53 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€3.02) | €5.12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.31 zł (€0.78) | €2.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.53 zł (€0.60) | €1.62 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 zł (€0.77) | €0.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 zł (€1.28) | €1.80 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 zł (€0.61) | €1.25 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,898 zł (€916) | €1,472 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,854 zł (€670) | €1,111 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 zł (€110) | €200 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,518 zł (€592) | €921 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 zł (€441) | €699 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 zł (€66) | €131 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 zł (€392) | €402 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 470 zł (€110) | €86 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (€5.95) | €5.90 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (€70) | €80 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 136 zł (€32) | €38 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 zł (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (€79) | €114 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,701 zł (€19,192) | €21,274 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (€1.20) | €1.42 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (€25) | €76 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (€4.61) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (€30) | €56 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.82) | €3.76 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.65) | €2.04 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.98) | €2.38 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.29 zł (€1.24) | €1.35 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.81) | €1.52 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (€16) | €34 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (€46) | €85 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 zł (€31) | €57 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.27) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.85) | €3.17 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.24) | €3.69 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,908 zł (€448) | €457 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (€0.10) | €0.10 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 zł (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.83) | €7 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Germany
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