Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (¥1,983) | ¥1,013 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 zł (¥1,340) | ¥808 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (¥706) | ¥613 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.26 zł (¥198) | ¥220 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (¥739) | ¥323 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (¥589) | ¥613 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 zł (¥993) | ¥1,107 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (¥224) | ¥766 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 zł (¥168) | ¥468 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.34 zł (¥201) | ¥304 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł (¥2,127) | ¥1,290 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (¥398) | ¥218 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (¥199) | ¥191 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,992 zł (¥300,781) | ¥365,082 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,368 zł (¥202,012) | ¥197,136 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (¥52,286) | ¥19,132 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,575 zł (¥172,156) | ¥156,916 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,931 zł (¥147,949) | ¥102,459 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (¥35,948) | ¥8,349 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 zł (¥2,868) | ¥4,448 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,976 zł (¥74,362) | ¥74,559 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (¥29,102) | ¥25,414 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (¥1,941) | ¥1,338 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (¥2,617) | ¥2,815 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (¥16,177) | ¥8,708 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (¥7,607) | ¥5,103 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (¥14,539) | ¥9,892 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (¥23,407) | ¥12,189 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,614 zł (¥5,442,334) | ¥3,007,320 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (¥268) | ¥169 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 zł (¥6,097) | ¥8,198 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (¥1,341) | ¥2,133 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (¥2,210) | ¥2,551 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264 zł (¥9,923) | ¥6,000 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (¥1,141) | ¥1,337 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (¥839) | ¥930 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (¥642) | ¥622 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (¥439) | ¥224 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (¥484) | ¥188 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 zł (¥3,619) | ¥4,604 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (¥4,864) | ¥4,908 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (¥2,781) | ¥3,881 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (¥17,262) | ¥7,212 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (¥8,910) | ¥8,269 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (¥1,497) | ¥1,244 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (¥710) | ¥547 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (¥769) | ¥674 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (¥122,896) | ¥51,659 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (¥39) | ¥52 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 zł (¥8,195) | ¥9,530 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (¥923) | ¥602 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,110 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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