Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 zł (¥933) | ¥1,097 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (¥632) | ¥719 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (¥339) | ¥437 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.41 zł (¥101) | ¥203 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (¥350) | ¥293 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (¥319) | ¥815 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (¥377) | ¥951 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.90 zł (¥116) | ¥984 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.13 zł (¥93) | ¥421 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.53 zł (¥105) | ¥268 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (¥810) | ¥1,770 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (¥216) | ¥209 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.22 zł (¥95) | ¥183 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,143 zł (¥122,627) | ¥186,010 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,118 zł (¥92,281) | ¥124,160 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 549 zł (¥16,248) | ¥20,300 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,680 zł (¥79,310) | ¥142,258 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,862 zł (¥55,104) | ¥74,491 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 zł (¥10,449) | ¥12,692 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (¥1,325) | ¥3,895 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561 zł (¥46,212) | ¥59,521 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 462 zł (¥13,682) | ¥17,809 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 zł (¥1,184) | ¥609 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (¥869) | ¥2,700 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 zł (¥9,625) | ¥7,941 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 zł (¥5,205) | ¥4,162 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (¥9,062) | ¥7,471 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 zł (¥10,822) | ¥15,388 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,307 zł (¥2,732,098) | ¥2,576,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (¥183) | ¥161 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 119 zł (¥3,520) | ¥15,966 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (¥529) | ¥1,370 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł (¥1,241) | ¥1,955 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 166 zł (¥4,904) | ¥3,911 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (¥379) | ¥2,205 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥362) | ¥648 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (¥449) | ¥409 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.41 zł (¥131) | ¥143 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (¥231) | ¥184 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (¥1,313) | ¥4,040 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (¥2,375) | ¥4,280 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 zł (¥1,448) | ¥3,599 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 158 zł (¥4,667) | ¥20,657 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 zł (¥3,893) | ¥6,242 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (¥779) | ¥1,034 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (¥408) | ¥533 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (¥322) | ¥526 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,843 zł (¥54,542) | ¥58,872 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (¥6) | ¥41 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 zł (¥3,168) | ¥11,178 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (¥506) | ¥554 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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