Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Poznan (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Poznan | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 zł (94 kr) | 112 kr | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (57 kr) | 85 kr | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (30 kr) | 61 kr | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.28 zł (8 kr) | 15 kr | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 zł (32 kr) | 36 kr | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (32 kr) | 30 kr | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (41 kr) | 52 kr | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 zł (10 kr) | 29 kr | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02 zł (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (65 kr) | 122 kr | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 zł (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 46% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Poznan | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,522 zł (8,894 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,633 zł (6,650 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (3,464 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730 zł (6,895 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,059 zł (5,201 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł (644 kr) | 410 kr | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (116 kr) | 359 kr | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,577 zł (3,982 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (1,047 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (82 kr) | 67 kr | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (61 kr) | 203 kr | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Poznan | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (808 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 zł (303 kr) | 419 kr | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł (700 kr) | 1,035 kr | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł (874 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł (221,189 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 109 zł (274 kr) | 601 kr | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (71 kr) | 319 kr | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Poznan | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (43 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (84 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł (354 kr) | 261 kr | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (34 kr) | 31 kr | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (29 kr) | 28 kr | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 zł (14 kr) | 28 kr | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (120 kr) | 274 kr | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Poznan | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 zł (226 kr) | 415 kr | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (128 kr) | 267 kr | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (553 kr) | 819 kr | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (331 kr) | 847 kr | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (62 kr) | 138 kr | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (32 kr) | 40 kr | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (28 kr) | 70 kr | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł (5,534 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (0.76 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 146 zł (369 kr) | 290 kr | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (44 kr) | 67 kr | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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