- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 1% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (RM30) | RM16 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (RM21) | RM14 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (RM10) | RM7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (RM3.27) | RM7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (RM11) | RM7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (RM8) | RM4.52 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (RM14) | RM22 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (RM3.83) | RM9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.09 zł (RM2.31) | RM3.95 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 zł (RM3.42) | RM10 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (RM33) | RM78 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 zł (RM5.77) | RM3.97 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł (RM2.99) | RM3.12 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,899 zł (RM4,310) | RM3,064 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł (RM3,159) | RM1,712 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł (RM498) | RM221 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł (RM2,590) | RM1,982 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł (RM1,968) | RM1,225 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (RM332) | RM172 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 zł (RM40) | RM127 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł (RM2,027) | RM1,613 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (RM460) | RM438 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (RM28) | RM19 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (RM24) | RM24 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (RM313) | RM247 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł (RM168) | RM149 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (RM329) | RM278 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (RM368) | RM300 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,937 zł (RM88,357) | RM134,428 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (RM5.53) | RM2.24 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (RM115) | RM137 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (RM22) | RM18 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (RM34) | RM29 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (RM141) | RM63 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (RM17) | RM21 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM14) | RM10 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (RM12) | RM14 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (RM5.27) | RM5.55 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (RM9) | RM5.31 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (RM42) | RM34 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 2% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (RM73) | RM77 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (RM59) | RM32 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (RM245) | RM227 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (RM138) | RM144 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (RM24) | RM31 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (RM13) | RM14 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (RM9) | RM17 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł (RM2,161) | RM1,822 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (RM0.55) | RM0.55 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (RM141) | RM155 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (RM18) | RM17 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.105
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,149 prices entered by 1,072 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Malaysia
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