- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (¥764) | ¥1,006 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (¥551) | ¥711 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥247) | ¥445 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (¥85) | ¥198 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥297) | ¥270 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (¥197) | ¥689 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (¥375) | ¥889 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (¥100) | ¥637 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (¥60) | ¥430 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 zł (¥90) | ¥262 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (¥857) | ¥1,549 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (¥151) | ¥212 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (¥79) | ¥195 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,935 zł (¥113,390) | ¥242,113 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,905 zł (¥83,709) | ¥121,422 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 zł (¥13,327) | ¥21,895 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,410 zł (¥69,457) | ¥116,929 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,829 zł (¥52,706) | ¥79,022 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 315 zł (¥9,086) | ¥12,611 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (¥1,070) | ¥4,156 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,847 zł (¥53,228) | ¥55,558 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 zł (¥11,915) | ¥16,830 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (¥747) | ¥693 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (¥606) | ¥1,827 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 zł (¥8,553) | ¥7,207 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 zł (¥4,546) | ¥4,012 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 zł (¥8,626) | ¥8,544 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 331 zł (¥9,529) | ¥15,007 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,778 zł (¥2,270,285) | ¥2,657,440 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 zł (¥144) | ¥147 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (¥3,001) | ¥11,877 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (¥555) | ¥1,278 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (¥839) | ¥1,016 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (¥3,624) | ¥4,123 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (¥503) | ¥630 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥346) | ¥711 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (¥358) | ¥484 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.82 zł (¥139) | ¥145 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (¥224) | ¥213 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (¥1,081) | ¥2,946 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (¥1,881) | ¥4,119 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (¥1,566) | ¥3,373 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (¥6,389) | ¥12,005 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (¥3,683) | ¥8,157 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (¥592) | ¥903 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (¥321) | ¥498 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (¥252) | ¥551 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,949 zł (¥56,172) | ¥49,094 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (¥14) | ¥56 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124 zł (¥3,579) | ¥10,056 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (¥465) | ¥474 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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