Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (¥1,028) | ¥1,363 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (¥721) | ¥730 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (¥360) | ¥495 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.03 zł (¥124) | ¥201 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (¥361) | ¥305 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (¥331) | ¥767 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (¥550) | ¥946 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.75 zł (¥116) | ¥1,031 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.17 zł (¥98) | ¥533 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.78 zł (¥117) | ¥278 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (¥821) | ¥1,548 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (¥243) | ¥215 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 zł (¥100) | ¥234 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,726 zł (¥145,751) | ¥263,040 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,601 zł (¥111,048) | ¥158,243 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 643 zł (¥19,832) | ¥25,820 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,678 zł (¥82,597) | ¥160,362 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,085 zł (¥64,311) | ¥80,972 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 429 zł (¥13,222) | ¥14,294 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (¥1,541) | ¥4,871 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,426 zł (¥43,961) | ¥48,870 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 zł (¥12,717) | ¥15,337 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (¥1,250) | ¥1,133 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (¥904) | ¥2,104 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (¥9,883) | ¥6,668 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 123 zł (¥3,778) | ¥4,851 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (¥9,911) | ¥8,488 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303 zł (¥9,351) | ¥13,856 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,321 zł (¥3,093,685) | ¥2,565,900 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (¥217) | ¥163 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (¥3,744) | ¥13,212 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (¥558) | ¥1,518 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (¥1,348) | ¥1,957 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 172 zł (¥5,305) | ¥5,701 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (¥542) | ¥2,205 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (¥394) | ¥616 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (¥370) | ¥586 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (¥212) | ¥177 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (¥266) | ¥182 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 zł (¥1,590) | ¥4,617 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (¥2,593) | ¥5,079 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (¥1,495) | ¥3,615 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (¥5,650) | ¥12,532 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 zł (¥4,642) | ¥6,087 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (¥784) | ¥1,136 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (¥433) | ¥506 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (¥347) | ¥577 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (¥80,232) | ¥126,411 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (¥7) | ¥48 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (¥3,618) | ¥10,173 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (¥522) | ¥595 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,069 prices entered by 278 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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