- 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 (¥804) | ¥1,066 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (¥576) | ¥676 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥263) | ¥497 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (¥89) | ¥203 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥317) | ¥297 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (¥218) | ¥791 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (¥418) | ¥924 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł (¥110) | ¥748 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (¥64) | ¥429 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (¥98) | ¥281 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (¥957) | ¥1,661 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (¥156) | ¥195 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł (¥81) | ¥199 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,882 zł (¥118,773) | ¥217,864 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,834 zł (¥86,699) | ¥136,533 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 zł (¥14,619) | ¥19,622 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,372 zł (¥72,586) | ¥113,659 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł (¥52,178) | ¥71,360 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (¥9,446) | ¥12,437 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (¥1,126) | ¥4,275 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 zł (¥58,743) | ¥57,256 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (¥12,722) | ¥15,779 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (¥789) | ¥735 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (¥767) | ¥2,185 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł (¥8,472) | ¥8,366 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (¥4,528) | ¥4,467 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (¥8,910) | ¥7,902 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (¥10,295) | ¥14,620 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,857 zł (¥2,382,069) | ¥2,517,540 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.85 zł (¥149) | ¥140 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (¥3,196) | ¥10,332 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (¥541) | ¥1,278 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (¥921) | ¥1,019 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (¥3,869) | ¥3,956 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (¥448) | ¥567 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥374) | ¥681 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (¥351) | ¥495 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (¥153) | ¥133 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥229) | ¥261 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (¥1,254) | ¥3,143 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (¥2,054) | ¥4,305 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (¥1,629) | ¥3,413 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł (¥6,414) | ¥14,181 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł (¥3,534) | ¥8,033 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (¥667) | ¥968 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (¥328) | ¥479 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (¥259) | ¥594 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł (¥61,974) | ¥52,524 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (¥15) | ¥62 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (¥3,826) | ¥10,702 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (¥482) | ¥468 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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