Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (72 zł) | 40 zł | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (43 zł) | 29 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (6 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.12 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (12 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (9 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (4.60 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (33 zł) | 32 zł | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (8 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,407 (11,148 zł) | 7,236 zł | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,933 (8,953 zł) | 5,114 zł | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €216 (1,000 zł) | 733 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,465 (6,787 zł) | 3,963 zł | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,057 (4,896 zł) | 2,992 zł | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (618 zł) | 412 zł | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (157 zł) | 57 zł | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (2,010 zł) | 1,877 zł | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (802 zł) | 460 zł | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.60 (26 zł) | 32 zł | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (85 zł) | 41 zł | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (418 zł) | 312 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (167 zł) | 148 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (427 zł) | 348 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (557 zł) | 408 zł | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,870 (119,836 zł) | 119,791 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (264 zł) | 110 zł | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (99 zł) | 42 zł | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (292 zł) | 160 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (5.35 zł) | 9 zł | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.24 (5.74 zł) | 12 zł | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (95 zł) | 73 zł | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (209 zł) | 121 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (114 zł) | 60 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (683 zł) | 248 zł | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (308 zł) | 192 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (59 zł) | 34 zł | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (2,290 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.48 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (179 zł) | 158 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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