- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 1% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (RM30) | RM17 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (RM22) | RM15 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (RM10) | RM8 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (RM3.27) | RM7 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (RM11) | RM7 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (RM8) | RM4.35 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (RM16) | RM26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (RM3.75) | RM10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.10 zł (RM2.41) | RM4.11 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (RM3.66) | RM11 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (RM34) | RM71 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.08 zł (RM5.83) | RM4.04 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 zł (RM3.02) | RM3.11 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,850 zł (RM4,416) | RM2,878 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,702 zł (RM3,099) | RM1,711 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 432 zł (RM495) | RM236 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,316 zł (RM2,657) | RM2,287 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,648 zł (RM1,890) | RM1,246 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 393 zł (RM451) | RM191 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (RM44) | RM135 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,833 zł (RM2,102) | RM1,682 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391 zł (RM448) | RM500 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (RM29) | RM21 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (RM26) | RM22 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 zł (RM321) | RM244 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (RM166) | RM149 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 zł (RM321) | RM289 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 zł (RM378) | RM296 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,502 zł (RM88,904) | RM145,600 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł (RM5.35) | RM2.18 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (RM118) | RM142 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (RM17) | RM11 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (RM38) | RM24 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 zł (RM130) | RM66 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (RM16) | RM24 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM14) | RM11 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (RM13) | RM15 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł (RM5.88) | RM4.71 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (RM8) | RM7 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (RM44) | RM31 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 3% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (RM77) | RM72 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (RM58) | RM29 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł (RM221) | RM191 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (RM147) | RM156 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (RM24) | RM28 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (RM12) | RM15 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (RM10) | RM21 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,111 zł (RM2,421) | RM2,203 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 zł (RM0.87) | RM0.80 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (RM139) | RM166 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (RM18) | RM17 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.147
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia
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