Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (RM30) | RM20 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (RM21) | RM15 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (RM9) | RM8 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (RM3.04) | RM7 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (RM11) | RM8 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (RM7) | RM4.59 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (RM14) | RM21 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (RM3.49) | RM10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.53 zł (RM2.70) | RM4.51 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 zł (RM3.48) | RM11 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (RM30) | RM83 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.44 zł (RM5.81) | RM4.10 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 zł (RM2.79) | RM3.46 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,848 zł (RM4,108) | RM3,383 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,845 zł (RM3,038) | RM1,808 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 zł (RM498) | RM227 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,454 zł (RM2,620) | RM2,079 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 zł (RM2,002) | RM1,294 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 zł (RM300) | RM166 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (RM45) | RM111 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 zł (RM1,782) | RM1,436 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 470 zł (RM502) | RM440 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (RM27) | RM20 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (RM29) | RM29 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł (RM320) | RM260 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 zł (RM143) | RM153 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 zł (RM324) | RM304 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 zł (RM358) | RM383 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,339 zł (RM86,835) | RM153,743 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (RM5.45) | RM2.31 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (RM115) | RM104 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (RM21) | RM18 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (RM32) | RM23 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 124 zł (RM132) | RM65 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (RM17) | RM24 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (RM12) | RM11 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (RM13) | RM17 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.25 zł (RM5.61) | RM7 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (RM8) | RM8 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (RM48) | RM38 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (RM71) | RM89 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (RM59) | RM36 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195 zł (RM208) | RM201 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (RM140) | RM185 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (RM24) | RM35 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (RM13) | RM16 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (RM10) | RM24 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,908 zł (RM2,037) | RM1,894 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (RM0.44) | RM0.43 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 zł (RM122) | RM180 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (RM17) | RM17 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia
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