Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 45% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (RM62) | RM24 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 zł (RM42) | RM19 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (RM22) | RM10 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.26 zł (RM6) | RM8 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (RM23) | RM13 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (RM18) | RM8 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 zł (RM31) | RM27 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (RM7) | RM16 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 zł (RM5.22) | RM8 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.34 zł (RM6) | RM13 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł (RM66) | RM83 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (RM12) | RM6 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (RM6) | RM4.42 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 148% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,992 zł (RM9,363) | RM3,640 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,368 zł (RM6,288) | RM2,301 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (RM1,628) | RM332 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,575 zł (RM5,359) | RM2,175 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,931 zł (RM4,605) | RM1,382 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (RM1,119) | RM168 | + 565% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 zł (RM89) | RM105 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,976 zł (RM2,315) | RM1,622 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (RM906) | RM418 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (RM60) | RM27 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (RM81) | RM36 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 77% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (RM504) | RM246 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (RM237) | RM150 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (RM453) | RM338 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (RM729) | RM319 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 98% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,614 zł (RM169,409) | RM153,476 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (RM8) | RM2.44 | + 242% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 zł (RM190) | RM55 | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 107% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (RM42) | RM16 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (RM69) | RM34 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264 zł (RM309) | RM92 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (RM36) | RM26 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (RM26) | RM14 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (RM20) | RM15 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (RM14) | RM8 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (RM15) | RM14 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 zł (RM113) | RM35 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 59% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (RM151) | RM113 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (RM87) | RM38 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (RM537) | RM360 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (RM277) | RM194 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (RM47) | RM38 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (RM22) | RM14 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (RM24) | RM23 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (RM3,826) | RM2,135 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (RM1.20) | RM0.50 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 zł (RM255) | RM199 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (RM29) | RM18 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,347 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia
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