- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | 26 zł (¥783) | ¥1,060 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (¥578) | ¥668 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥264) | ¥489 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł (¥88) | ¥205 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥308) | ¥304 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (¥222) | ¥805 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (¥421) | ¥1,035 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.54 zł (¥108) | ¥757 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 zł (¥66) | ¥427 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (¥97) | ¥292 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (¥909) | ¥1,706 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.96 zł (¥151) | ¥200 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.51 zł (¥77) | ¥203 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,793 zł (¥115,654) | ¥246,413 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,791 zł (¥85,105) | ¥141,665 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 454 zł (¥13,842) | ¥19,065 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,350 zł (¥71,650) | ¥129,819 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,710 zł (¥52,144) | ¥88,209 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308 zł (¥9,389) | ¥13,050 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (¥1,115) | ¥4,177 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,868 zł (¥56,962) | ¥59,797 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 zł (¥12,111) | ¥18,392 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (¥822) | ¥848 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (¥707) | ¥2,575 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 286 zł (¥8,713) | ¥8,514 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 zł (¥4,582) | ¥4,244 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 zł (¥9,026) | ¥8,631 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340 zł (¥10,369) | ¥13,887 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,787 zł (¥2,402,332) | ¥2,423,970 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.74 zł (¥145) | ¥137 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (¥3,143) | ¥10,169 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (¥503) | ¥1,229 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (¥859) | ¥998 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (¥3,539) | ¥4,043 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (¥414) | ¥491 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥357) | ¥659 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (¥336) | ¥499 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.81 zł (¥147) | ¥124 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥214) | ¥248 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (¥1,224) | ¥3,314 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (¥2,034) | ¥4,543 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (¥1,582) | ¥3,386 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 207 zł (¥6,316) | ¥10,226 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (¥3,645) | ¥7,804 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (¥643) | ¥918 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (¥320) | ¥479 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (¥261) | ¥573 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,056 zł (¥62,693) | ¥53,237 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (¥15) | ¥44 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124 zł (¥3,782) | ¥11,808 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (¥479) | ¥546 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
30.492
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Cost of living in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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