Cost of living in Poland compared to Malta
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Poland | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (€7) | €26 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.73) | €10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (€2.66) | €4.97 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.93 zł (€0.84) | €0.92 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 zł (€2.57) | €2.78 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.35) | €4.00 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (€3.81) | €4.25 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (€0.83) | €1.00 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.41 zł (€0.73) | €2.69 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (€0.88) | €1.22 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.72) | €1.66 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (€0.81) | €0.84 | - 5% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Poland | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,783 zł (€1,236) | €1,544 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (€944) | €1,046 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (€195) | €86 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (€684) | €1,323 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (€528) | €842 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (€90) | €72 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (€12) | €35 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (€346) | €392 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (€107) | €95 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Poland | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (€72) | €80 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (€30) | €57 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (€72) | €86 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (€83) | €75 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 6% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Poland | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (€22,169) | €26,952 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.51) | €1.34 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (€24) | €26 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Poland | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (€3.64) | €3.00 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (€36) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (€4.13) | €12 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.63) | €3.75 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.78) | €4.54 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (€1.26) | €3.30 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (€2.17) | €1.40 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Poland | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (€12) | €17 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (€39) | €28 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (€38) | €117 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (€4.99) | €11 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (€2.86) | €2.20 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (€2.80) | €3.48 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (€556) | €634 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (€0.07) | €0.54 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (€30) | €54 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.67) | €5.31 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 35% cheaper than in Malta
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