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Cost of living in Poland compared to Malta
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (€4.48) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.02) | €3.81 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (€0.69) | €1.06 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.45) | €2.57 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.42) | €2.48 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€3.02) | €10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.19 zł (€0.75) | €2.50 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.18 zł (€0.51) | €1.82 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.16 zł (€0.74) | €1.53 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 zł (€1.27) | €1.85 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (€0.65) | €0.97 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,025 zł (€947) | €1,407 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,915 zł (€686) | €944 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 zł (€125) | €84 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,519 zł (€593) | €913 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,870 zł (€440) | €702 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 294 zł (€69) | €59 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44 zł (€10) | €28 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,673 zł (€394) | €485 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 441 zł (€104) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (€5.25) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 302 zł (€71) | €75 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 zł (€35) | €33 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (€70) | €88 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 zł (€80) | €96 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,932 zł (€18,809) | €21,006 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.12 zł (€1.20) | €1.38 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (€25) | €26 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 28% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (€4.73) | €5.76 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 zł (€29) | €20 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (€4.24) | €5.45 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.76) | €4.30 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.87) | €4.54 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.22 zł (€1.23) | €1.63 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.84) | €2.74 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (€16) | €29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (€52) | €72 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 zł (€31) | €53 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€5.27) | €5.73 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (€2.73) | €2.25 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.13) | €3.26 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,911 zł (€450) | €634 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (€26) | €49 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.86) | €5.43 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Malta
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