- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 2% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (RM29) | RM17 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (RM21) | RM15 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (RM10) | RM7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 zł (RM3.28) | RM7 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (RM12) | RM7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (RM8) | RM4.67 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (RM16) | RM22 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.59 zł (RM4.01) | RM10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (RM2.29) | RM4.33 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.16 zł (RM3.53) | RM11 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (RM33) | RM70 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.12 zł (RM5.73) | RM4.17 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (RM2.93) | RM3.31 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,903 zł (RM4,366) | RM2,985 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,851 zł (RM3,190) | RM1,673 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (RM528) | RM224 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,375 zł (RM2,657) | RM2,096 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,739 zł (RM1,946) | RM1,247 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 305 zł (RM341) | RM198 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (RM41) | RM128 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (RM2,141) | RM1,611 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (RM465) | RM453 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (RM29) | RM19 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (RM28) | RM22 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 zł (RM311) | RM248 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (RM165) | RM148 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 293 zł (RM328) | RM270 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 zł (RM374) | RM288 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,628 zł (RM87,968) | RM138,710 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 zł (RM5.46) | RM2.25 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (RM117) | RM131 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (RM20) | RM16 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (RM34) | RM28 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (RM143) | RM63 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (RM16) | RM20 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM14) | RM11 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (RM13) | RM14 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (RM5.51) | RM5.42 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (RM8) | RM5.50 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (RM45) | RM33 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (RM74) | RM73 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (RM59) | RM30 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (RM240) | RM266 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (RM134) | RM135 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (RM24) | RM32 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (RM12) | RM14 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (RM10) | RM19 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,058 zł (RM2,302) | RM1,921 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (RM0.55) | RM0.36 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (RM142) | RM149 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (RM18) | RM17 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.119
MYR
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia
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