Cost of living in Poland compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 zł (RM56) | RM25 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 zł (RM38) | RM21 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (RM18) | RM9 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.85 zł (RM5.67) | RM8 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 zł (RM19) | RM12 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (RM13) | RM5.89 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (RM23) | RM27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.48 zł (RM6) | RM13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.73 zł (RM5.53) | RM5.52 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.06 zł (RM5.92) | RM14 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 zł (RM54) | RM97 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (RM12) | RM6 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.54 zł (RM6) | RM4.79 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 150% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,755 zł (RM7,902) | RM3,098 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,086 zł (RM5,949) | RM2,051 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,271 zł (RM1,487) | RM337 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,271 zł (RM4,995) | RM2,126 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,548 zł (RM4,150) | RM1,265 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 938 zł (RM1,097) | RM153 | + 618% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (RM80) | RM83 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,952 zł (RM2,284) | RM1,408 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 670 zł (RM784) | RM418 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 zł (RM57) | RM28 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 zł (RM70) | RM34 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 326 zł (RM382) | RM246 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (RM198) | RM150 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 373 zł (RM437) | RM402 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500 zł (RM584) | RM475 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 71% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,032 zł (RM154,442) | RM153,476 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (RM8) | RM2.41 | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151 zł (RM177) | RM75 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 79% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 zł (RM41) | RM16 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56 zł (RM66) | RM34 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 221 zł (RM259) | RM94 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (RM33) | RM26 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 zł (RM24) | RM17 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (RM18) | RM16 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (RM12) | RM8 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (RM16) | RM14 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 87 zł (RM102) | RM30 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 51% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Poland | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 zł (RM127) | RM85 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 zł (RM91) | RM38 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 zł (RM454) | RM360 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 zł (RM249) | RM190 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 zł (RM42) | RM44 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (RM21) | RM17 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 zł (RM21) | RM28 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,530 zł (RM4,129) | RM2,135 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.07 zł (RM1.25) | RM0.50 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 zł (RM210) | RM214 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 zł (RM33) | RM18 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,719 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 70% more expensive than in Malaysia
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