Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Poland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 32.9% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 31.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 27.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 30.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 37.2% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 28.7% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€15.00 (65.55 zł) |
€9.15 (40.00 zł) |
-39.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€65.00 (284.06 zł) |
€43.48 (190.00 zł) |
-33.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€11.00 (48.07 zł) |
€8.01 (35.00 zł) |
-27.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€4.50 (19.67 zł) |
€3.43 (15.00 zł) |
-23.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€4.00 (17.48 zł) |
€3.66 (16.00 zł) |
-8.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€3.62 (15.81 zł) |
€3.24 (14.14 zł) |
-10.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€3.09 (13.52 zł) |
€1.89 (8.26 zł) |
-38.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€2.67 (11.65 zł) |
€1.69 (7.38 zł) |
-36.7 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.16 (5.06 zł) |
€0.90 (3.95 zł) |
-22.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.74 (7.60 zł) |
€1.07 (4.67 zł) |
-38.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€1.40 (6.11 zł) |
€0.59 (2.58 zł) |
-57.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.44 (15.02 zł) |
€3.12 (13.65 zł) |
-9.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€5.89 (25.74 zł) |
€3.53 (15.44 zł) |
-40.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€4.74 (20.72 zł) |
€2.65 (11.59 zł) |
-44.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.41 (36.76 zł) |
€5.05 (22.08 zł) |
-39.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.30 (5.68 zł) |
€0.46 (2.03 zł) |
-64.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.82 (3.58 zł) |
€0.67 (2.94 zł) |
-17.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€0.92 (4.02 zł) |
€0.69 (3.03 zł) |
-24.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.73 (7.54 zł) |
€1.15 (5.01 zł) |
-33.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.60 (2.63 zł) |
€0.35 (1.51 zł) |
-42.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.59 (2.59 zł) |
€0.41 (1.81 zł) |
-30.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.45 (6.36 zł) |
€1.14 (4.97 zł) |
-21.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.93 (4.08 zł) |
€0.58 (2.52 zł) |
-38.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€5.70 (24.91 zł) |
€5.95 (26.00 zł) |
+4.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€1.00 (4.35 zł) |
€1.00 (4.36 zł) |
+0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€1.42 (6.21 zł) |
€1.42 (6.19 zł) |
-0.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€8.70 (38.02 zł) |
€4.92 (21.50 zł) |
-43.5 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€3.40 (14.86 zł) |
€1.01 (4.40 zł) |
-70.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€63.00 (275.32 zł) |
€27.23 (119.00 zł) |
-56.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€4.80 (20.98 zł) |
€2.06 (9.00 zł) |
-57.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€4.02 (17.58 zł) |
€1.47 (6.44 zł) |
-63.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€35.00 (152.95 zł) |
€11.44 (50.00 zł) |
-67.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.93 (8.43 zł) |
€1.47 (6.40 zł) |
-24.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€29,395.00 (128,460.12 zł) |
€27,459.11 (120,000.00 zł) |
-6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€34,395.65 (150,313.62 zł) |
€25,454.46 (111,239.41 zł) |
-26.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€304.78 (1,331.95 zł) |
€265.00 (1,158.10 zł) |
-13.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€22.29 (97.40 zł) |
€8.34 (36.47 zł) |
-62.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€42.85 (187.26 zł) |
€15.40 (67.30 zł) |
-64.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€36.35 (158.85 zł) |
€34.01 (148.64 zł) |
-6.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€24.79 (108.32 zł) |
€22.91 (100.10 zł) |
-7.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€13.00 (56.81 zł) |
€6.86 (30.00 zł) |
-47.2 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€508.87 (2,223.81 zł) |
€373.99 (1,634.39 zł) |
-26.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€15,558.94 (67,994.68 zł) |
€7,978.47 (34,867.00 zł) |
-48.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€80.43 (351.50 zł) |
€73.95 (323.15 zł) |
-8.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€38.42 (167.89 zł) |
€34.35 (150.10 zł) |
-10.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€89.41 (390.72 zł) |
€78.50 (343.08 zł) |
-12.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€114.97 (502.42 zł) |
€87.49 (382.35 zł) |
-23.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€813.52 (3,555.20 zł) |
€633.77 (2,769.65 zł) |
-22.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€628.49 (2,746.57 zł) |
€509.47 (2,226.43 zł) |
-18.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,495.23 (6,534.34 zł) |
€1,028.86 (4,496.24 zł) |
-31.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,156.19 (5,052.71 zł) |
€803.46 (3,511.23 zł) |
-30.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€503.38 (2,199.82 zł) |
€297.86 (1,301.67 zł) |
-40.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€330.95 (1,446.30 zł) |
€211.55 (924.48 zł) |
-36.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,939.54 (12,846.20 zł) |
€1,432.61 (6,260.69 zł) |
-51.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | 6.80 | +71.8 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 18 October 2026 | |
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