Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (RM33) | RM16 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (RM26) | RM18 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (RM12) | RM8 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.97 zł (RM3.85) | RM7 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (RM12) | RM9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (RM11) | RM7 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (RM17) | RM22 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (RM3.77) | RM11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.34 zł (RM3.24) | RM4.90 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (RM4.01) | RM13 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (RM28) | RM74 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (RM8) | RM4.93 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (RM3.67) | RM3.49 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 36% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,710 zł (RM5,548) | RM2,930 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (RM4,293) | RM2,197 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (RM885) | RM285 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (RM3,112) | RM1,908 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (RM2,399) | RM1,210 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (RM409) | RM872 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (RM53) | RM113 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (RM1,574) | RM2,827 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (RM488) | RM537 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (RM40) | RM28 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (RM28) | RM36 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (RM329) | RM193 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (RM137) | RM122 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (RM330) | RM296 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (RM377) | RM246 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 4% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (RM100,796) | RM162,896 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (RM7) | RM2.31 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (RM111) | RM86 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (RM17) | RM9 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (RM47) | RM16 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (RM164) | RM149 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (RM19) | RM44 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM12) | RM11 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (RM13) | RM15 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (RM5.73) | RM20 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (RM10) | RM7 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (RM53) | RM30 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (RM82) | RM126 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (RM56) | RM38 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (RM178) | RM271 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (RM171) | RM111 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (RM23) | RM100 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (RM13) | RM14 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (RM13) | RM18 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (RM2,528) | RM2,145 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (RM0.31) | RM0.24 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (RM138) | RM158 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (RM17) | RM17 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia
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