Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (¥843) | ¥987 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (¥606) | ¥694 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥253) | ¥425 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 zł (¥84) | ¥205 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥279) | ¥245 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (¥182) | ¥658 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (¥347) | ¥982 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (¥108) | ¥761 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 zł (¥83) | ¥389 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.35 zł (¥96) | ¥299 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (¥801) | ¥1,416 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (¥180) | ¥178 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.77 zł (¥80) | ¥228 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,181 zł (¥120,421) | ¥308,692 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,870 zł (¥82,662) | ¥172,564 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 480 zł (¥13,819) | ¥23,209 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,512 zł (¥72,365) | ¥149,694 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,931 zł (¥55,611) | ¥81,895 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271 zł (¥7,820) | ¥12,207 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (¥1,293) | ¥4,294 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (¥48,364) | ¥54,548 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (¥12,077) | ¥12,350 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (¥874) | ¥866 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (¥638) | ¥2,517 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (¥8,411) | ¥7,319 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (¥4,684) | ¥4,445 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (¥8,027) | ¥8,375 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (¥9,850) | ¥13,139 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,214 zł (¥2,166,421) | ¥2,627,120 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.62 zł (¥133) | ¥135 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (¥2,978) | ¥10,436 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (¥527) | ¥1,148 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (¥999) | ¥1,229 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (¥3,761) | ¥5,176 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (¥445) | ¥803 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥338) | ¥611 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (¥362) | ¥617 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 zł (¥149) | ¥177 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥214) | ¥258 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (¥1,383) | ¥3,479 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (¥2,001) | ¥3,799 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (¥1,627) | ¥3,629 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 229 zł (¥6,590) | ¥18,098 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (¥3,605) | ¥6,378 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (¥605) | ¥1,131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (¥351) | ¥435 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (¥295) | ¥575 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (¥57,774) | ¥55,862 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (¥9) | ¥53 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (¥3,110) | ¥9,625 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (¥504) | ¥530 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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