Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (¥803) | ¥1,041 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (¥554) | ¥713 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥242) | ¥467 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (¥80) | ¥215 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥280) | ¥287 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (¥177) | ¥484 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (¥348) | ¥1,246 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (¥91) | ¥610 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 zł (¥72) | ¥381 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 zł (¥92) | ¥267 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (¥788) | ¥1,801 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.37 zł (¥150) | ¥223 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (¥71) | ¥242 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,023 zł (¥112,202) | ¥197,391 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,937 zł (¥81,909) | ¥112,128 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 495 zł (¥13,819) | ¥15,296 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,532 zł (¥70,608) | ¥119,023 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,925 zł (¥53,695) | ¥92,673 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 zł (¥8,342) | ¥11,742 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (¥1,162) | ¥3,714 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,806 zł (¥50,373) | ¥37,069 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 505 zł (¥14,074) | ¥10,892 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (¥728) | ¥749 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (¥758) | ¥1,906 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (¥8,447) | ¥6,528 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 zł (¥3,890) | ¥4,644 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (¥8,596) | ¥7,956 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (¥9,707) | ¥13,013 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,106 zł (¥2,262,092) | ¥2,936,380 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (¥143) | ¥143 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107 zł (¥2,996) | ¥9,633 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (¥527) | ¥1,406 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (¥812) | ¥929 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (¥3,526) | ¥8,740 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (¥452) | ¥554 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (¥315) | ¥669 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (¥354) | ¥525 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 zł (¥152) | ¥218 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (¥216) | ¥251 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (¥1,276) | ¥2,654 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (¥1,882) | ¥3,633 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (¥1,557) | ¥3,165 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (¥5,439) | ¥15,347 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 zł (¥3,712) | ¥6,734 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (¥626) | ¥809 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (¥326) | ¥511 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (¥270) | ¥509 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,957 zł (¥54,592) | ¥47,454 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (¥11) | ¥26 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł (¥3,209) | ¥8,766 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (¥447) | ¥477 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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