Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (RM33) | RM14 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (RM23) | RM17 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (RM12) | RM8 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.94 zł (RM3.89) | RM7 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (RM12) | RM9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (RM11) | RM7 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (RM18) | RM22 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (RM3.69) | RM11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16 zł (RM3.13) | RM4.90 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.78 zł (RM3.74) | RM13 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (RM26) | RM74 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (RM8) | RM4.93 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.05 zł (RM3.01) | RM3.49 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,707 zł (RM4,655) | RM2,912 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,594 zł (RM3,554) | RM2,140 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616 zł (RM609) | RM262 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,678 zł (RM2,649) | RM1,908 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,085 zł (RM2,062) | RM1,210 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 429 zł (RM424) | RM872 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (RM49) | RM113 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,426 zł (RM1,410) | RM2,827 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 zł (RM408) | RM537 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (RM40) | RM28 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (RM29) | RM40 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 18% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (RM317) | RM200 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 123 zł (RM121) | RM122 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (RM318) | RM296 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303 zł (RM300) | RM246 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,321 zł (RM99,202) | RM162,896 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (RM7) | RM2.37 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (RM120) | RM86 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (RM18) | RM9 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (RM43) | RM16 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 172 zł (RM170) | RM149 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (RM17) | RM44 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RM12) | RM11 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (RM12) | RM15 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (RM7) | RM20 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (RM9) | RM7 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (RM52) | RM34 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (RM83) | RM201 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (RM48) | RM38 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (RM181) | RM271 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 zł (RM149) | RM97 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (RM25) | RM160 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (RM14) | RM12 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (RM11) | RM15 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (RM2,573) | RM2,145 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 zł (RM0.21) | RM0.24 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 zł (RM116) | RM158 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (RM17) | RM19 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is about the same as in Malaysia
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