Cost of living in Poland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (¥1,432) | ¥1,019 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (¥988) | ¥727 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (¥478) | ¥518 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (¥142) | ¥203 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (¥446) | ¥312 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (¥378) | ¥616 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (¥649) | ¥948 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (¥128) | ¥851 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (¥133) | ¥545 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (¥139) | ¥288 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (¥1,311) | ¥1,250 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (¥300) | ¥231 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (¥134) | ¥211 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,378 zł (¥183,993) | ¥298,509 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,950 zł (¥135,144) | ¥163,427 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,065 zł (¥36,434) | ¥25,415 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,507 zł (¥120,001) | ¥150,519 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,451 zł (¥83,869) | ¥81,210 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (¥12,804) | ¥36,753 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (¥1,587) | ¥4,386 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (¥58,778) | ¥43,810 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (¥15,590) | ¥17,687 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (¥1,236) | ¥1,118 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (¥1,721) | ¥1,483 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (¥11,294) | ¥6,145 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł (¥4,562) | ¥5,263 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (¥10,513) | ¥9,604 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (¥11,772) | ¥13,529 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (¥3,705,807) | ¥2,697,750 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (¥236) | ¥170 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (¥3,791) | ¥10,153 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (¥569) | ¥2,154 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (¥1,047) | ¥2,551 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (¥5,600) | ¥5,499 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (¥740) | ¥1,340 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (¥484) | ¥842 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (¥469) | ¥750 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (¥272) | ¥225 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (¥404) | ¥233 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (¥1,666) | ¥3,812 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Poland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (¥3,473) | ¥4,064 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (¥1,911) | ¥3,590 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (¥8,627) | ¥4,524 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (¥5,902) | ¥6,047 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (¥960) | ¥896 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (¥513) | ¥487 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (¥424) | ¥585 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (¥99,107) | ¥98,506 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (¥4,710) | ¥9,275 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (¥609) | ¥587 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,203 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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