Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (76 zł) | 62 zł | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (55 zł) | 40 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (28 zł) | 25 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (5.61 zł) | 5.79 zł | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.31 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (11 zł) | 5.33 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (7 zł) | 3.87 zł | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4.54 zł) | 5.63 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 69 zł | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.72 (12 zł) | 4.66 zł | + 148% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,520 (10,732 zł) | 11,369 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,836 (7,821 zł) | 8,113 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (1,199 zł) | 1,929 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,545 (6,581 zł) | 5,801 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,124 (4,786 zł) | 4,839 zł | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (700 zł) | 1,213 zł | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (164 zł) | 101 zł | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (1,847 zł) | 2,243 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (487 zł) | 851 zł | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (33 zł) | 59 zł | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (80 zł) | 67 zł | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (407 zł) | 439 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (156 zł) | 235 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (429 zł) | 457 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (606 zł) | 768 zł | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,374 (120,845 zł) | 179,034 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (230 zł) | 198 zł | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (86 zł) | 45 zł | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (31 zł) | 40 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (41 zł) | 82 zł | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (296 zł) | 340 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (10 zł) | 25 zł | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (5.77 zł) | 16 zł | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (112 zł) | 125 zł | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (212 zł) | 179 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (103 zł) | 81 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (633 zł) | 532 zł | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (270 zł) | 307 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (53 zł) | 48 zł | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (18 zł) | 23 zł | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (2,167 zł) | 2,760 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 1.06 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (270 zł) | 262 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (37 zł) | 28 zł | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,684 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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