- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.45) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.00) | €3.77 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (€0.69) | €0.97 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.40) | €3.14 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.59) | €2.46 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€3.03) | €5.14 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (€0.81) | €2.40 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (€0.48) | €1.57 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 zł (€0.72) | €0.93 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (€1.22) | €1.78 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (€0.64) | €1.26 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,935 zł (€916) | €1,458 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,905 zł (€677) | €1,086 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (€108) | €188 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,410 zł (€561) | €912 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,829 zł (€426) | €680 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 315 zł (€73) | €125 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,847 zł (€430) | €373 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 zł (€96) | €94 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (€6) | €5.47 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (€4.90) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 zł (€69) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 zł (€37) | €35 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 zł (€70) | €89 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 331 zł (€77) | €109 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,778 zł (€18,349) | €20,734 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 zł (€1.17) | €1.42 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (€24) | €74 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (€4.48) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (€29) | €65 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (€4.06) | €3.33 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.80) | €2.20 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.90) | €2.14 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.82 zł (€1.12) | €1.38 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.81) | €1.40 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (€52) | €125 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (€30) | €55 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.78) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.60) | €3.23 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.03) | €3.40 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,949 zł (€454) | €445 | + 2% | |
| 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 | 124 zł (€29) | €36 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.76) | €6 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Germany
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