- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (RM28) | RM17 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (RM20) | RM15 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (RM9) | RM7 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (RM3.15) | RM7 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (RM11) | RM7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (RM8) | RM4.56 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (RM15) | RM23 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (RM3.91) | RM10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (RM2.25) | RM4.16 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (RM3.48) | RM11 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (RM33) | RM70 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.07 zł (RM5.54) | RM4.14 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (RM2.79) | RM3.21 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,811 zł (RM4,166) | RM2,882 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,813 zł (RM3,074) | RM1,642 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 449 zł (RM491) | RM226 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,337 zł (RM2,555) | RM2,068 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,726 zł (RM1,887) | RM1,242 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 310 zł (RM339) | RM200 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (RM41) | RM131 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,899 zł (RM2,076) | RM1,694 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (RM444) | RM472 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (RM29) | RM20 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (RM26) | RM24 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 zł (RM295) | RM265 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 zł (RM161) | RM153 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (RM318) | RM289 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (RM367) | RM301 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,940 zł (RM85,189) | RM140,805 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.80 zł (RM5.24) | RM2.25 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (RM113) | RM136 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (RM19) | RM16 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (RM31) | RM25 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 122 zł (RM134) | RM65 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (RM16) | RM22 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM13) | RM11 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (RM13) | RM15 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (RM5.38) | RM5.10 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (RM8) | RM5.50 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (RM45) | RM34 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (RM73) | RM80 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (RM57) | RM31 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (RM228) | RM240 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (RM131) | RM134 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (RM24) | RM32 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (RM12) | RM15 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (RM9) | RM20 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025 zł (RM2,213) | RM2,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (RM0.45) | RM0.36 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (RM135) | RM158 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (RM17) | RM17 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.093
MYR
/
PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,442 prices entered by 1,074 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia
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