Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (¥1,269) | ¥1,028 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (¥968) | ¥723 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (¥450) | ¥519 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (¥142) | ¥197 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (¥421) | ¥316 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (¥410) | ¥629 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (¥748) | ¥962 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (¥125) | ¥902 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (¥121) | ¥574 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (¥154) | ¥285 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (¥1,092) | ¥1,208 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (¥281) | ¥184 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (¥138) | ¥206 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (¥192,403) | ¥326,267 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (¥144,159) | ¥171,772 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (¥33,801) | ¥28,488 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (¥112,152) | ¥157,603 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (¥83,304) | ¥82,713 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (¥14,408) | ¥24,082 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (¥1,610) | ¥4,699 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (¥57,192) | ¥47,482 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (¥14,836) | ¥32,093 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (¥1,229) | ¥1,313 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (¥1,157) | ¥1,878 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (¥10,081) | ¥6,136 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (¥5,075) | ¥5,199 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (¥10,222) | ¥8,989 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (¥11,467) | ¥13,588 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (¥3,531,251) | ¥2,700,660 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (¥236) | ¥165 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (¥4,040) | ¥10,143 | - 60% | |
| 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) | 19 zł (¥624) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (¥1,016) | ¥1,967 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (¥5,502) | ¥5,380 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (¥720) | ¥650 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (¥516) | ¥938 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (¥499) | ¥702 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (¥255) | ¥218 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (¥459) | ¥216 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (¥1,845) | ¥3,927 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (¥3,628) | ¥4,141 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (¥1,815) | ¥3,600 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (¥7,778) | ¥4,000 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (¥5,795) | ¥5,993 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (¥934) | ¥984 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (¥514) | ¥472 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (¥427) | ¥575 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (¥96,433) | ¥101,122 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (¥16) | ¥52 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (¥4,513) | ¥9,280 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (¥594) | ¥592 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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