Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (¥825) | ¥941 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (¥602) | ¥695 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥254) | ¥426 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (¥83) | ¥203 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥273) | ¥244 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (¥186) | ¥653 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (¥340) | ¥888 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (¥104) | ¥792 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (¥83) | ¥389 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (¥99) | ¥306 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (¥769) | ¥1,351 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (¥171) | ¥185 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (¥82) | ¥246 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,093 zł (¥116,738) | ¥295,978 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (¥83,353) | ¥169,167 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (¥13,441) | ¥25,258 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,456 zł (¥70,046) | ¥144,655 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (¥56,252) | ¥80,593 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (¥8,806) | ¥13,235 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (¥1,367) | ¥4,060 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (¥47,890) | ¥55,604 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (¥11,959) | ¥10,692 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (¥866) | ¥778 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (¥632) | ¥2,599 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (¥8,326) | ¥6,849 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (¥4,552) | ¥4,780 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (¥8,397) | ¥8,249 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (¥9,752) | ¥12,511 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,094 zł (¥2,141,766) | ¥2,585,890 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.54 zł (¥130) | ¥135 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (¥2,912) | ¥10,445 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (¥522) | ¥1,225 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (¥814) | ¥1,626 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (¥3,918) | ¥6,148 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (¥441) | ¥812 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥349) | ¥655 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (¥359) | ¥501 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.54 zł (¥158) | ¥170 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥209) | ¥229 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (¥1,280) | ¥2,983 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (¥2,057) | ¥3,633 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (¥1,605) | ¥3,657 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (¥6,102) | ¥12,969 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (¥3,504) | ¥6,422 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (¥596) | ¥1,122 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (¥336) | ¥445 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (¥295) | ¥556 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (¥57,208) | ¥52,544 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (¥14) | ¥40 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (¥3,191) | ¥9,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (¥499) | ¥525 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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