- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (€4.05) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.09) | €3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.82 zł (€0.67) | €0.89 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 zł (€2.07) | €2.24 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (€1.46) | €2.12 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.89) | €3.30 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.76 zł (€0.65) | €2.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 zł (€0.47) | €1.55 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.07 zł (€0.72) | €1.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.24 zł (€1.24) | €1.80 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.44 zł (€0.58) | €0.57 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,019 zł (€949) | €1,391 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,786 zł (€658) | €783 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 zł (€89) | €81 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,458 zł (€580) | €813 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 zł (€401) | €531 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 244 zł (€58) | €53 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40 zł (€9) | €27 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,692 zł (€400) | €438 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 384 zł (€91) | €176 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (€5.97) | €5.71 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (€4.88) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135 zł (€32) | €49 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 270 zł (€64) | €95 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 zł (€82) | €97 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,732 zł (€17,645) | €22,750 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.74 zł (€1.12) | €1.37 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł (€25) | €26 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (€3.65) | €4.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 108 zł (€26) | €17 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (€3.19) | €4.50 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.83) | €3.50 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.80) | €5.00 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.03 zł (€1.19) | €1.55 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.69) | €3.50 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 zł (€8) | €28 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (€16) | €38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 zł (€12) | €17 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (€47) | €72 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (€31) | €71 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€5.06) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.55) | €2.50 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (€2.05) | €3.18 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,235 zł (€528) | €614 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (€0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 zł (€31) | €51 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (€3.66) | €5.35 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Malta
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