Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (RM32) | RM21 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (RM23) | RM16 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (RM10) | RM9 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 zł (RM3.18) | RM7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (RM11) | RM8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (RM7) | RM5.27 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (RM13) | RM29 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (RM4.07) | RM9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 zł (RM3.12) | RM3.56 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.35 zł (RM3.64) | RM11 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (RM30) | RM88 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (RM7) | RM4.10 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.77 zł (RM3.01) | RM3.22 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 18% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,181 zł (RM4,541) | RM3,442 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,870 zł (RM3,117) | RM1,795 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 480 zł (RM521) | RM294 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,512 zł (RM2,729) | RM2,263 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,931 zł (RM2,097) | RM1,385 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271 zł (RM295) | RM196 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (RM49) | RM98 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (RM1,824) | RM1,610 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (RM455) | RM488 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (RM33) | RM21 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (RM24) | RM32 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (RM317) | RM227 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (RM177) | RM152 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (RM303) | RM270 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (RM371) | RM298 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,214 zł (RM81,690) | RM154,513 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.62 zł (RM5.02) | RM1.98 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (RM112) | RM87 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (RM20) | RM15 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (RM38) | RM16 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (RM142) | RM73 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (RM17) | RM21 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM13) | RM13 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (RM14) | RM16 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 zł (RM5.61) | RM5.12 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (RM8) | RM9 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (RM52) | RM45 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (RM75) | RM84 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (RM61) | RM36 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 229 zł (RM248) | RM258 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (RM136) | RM196 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (RM23) | RM32 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (RM13) | RM16 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (RM11) | RM20 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (RM2,178) | RM1,919 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (RM0.32) | RM0.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (RM117) | RM156 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (RM19) | RM17 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.086
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,671 prices entered by 358 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia
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