Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Poland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 36.9% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 48.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 102.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 85.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 3.5% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 17.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (13.29 zł) |
45.16 RM (40.00 zł) |
+201.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (88.57 zł) |
203.23 RM (180.00 zł) |
+103.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (17.71 zł) |
36.13 RM (32.00 zł) |
+80.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (14.17 zł) |
15.81 RM (14.00 zł) |
-1.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (17.71 zł) |
16.94 RM (15.00 zł) |
-15.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (10.35 zł) |
15.35 RM (13.60 zł) |
+31.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.25 RM (2.88 zł) |
8.18 RM (7.24 zł) |
+151.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (1.57 zł) |
7.19 RM (6.37 zł) |
+306.8 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (25.61 zł) |
16.82 RM (14.90 zł) |
-41.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (3.28 zł) |
5.05 RM (4.48 zł) |
+36.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (2.32 zł) |
2.86 RM (2.53 zł) |
+8.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (7.70 zł) |
14.03 RM (12.43 zł) |
+61.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (23.51 zł) |
17.74 RM (15.71 zł) |
-33.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (6.95 zł) |
12.49 RM (11.06 zł) |
+59.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (14.34 zł) |
23.21 RM (20.55 zł) |
+43.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (4.80 zł) |
2.11 RM (1.87 zł) |
-61.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (2.49 zł) |
3.33 RM (2.95 zł) |
+18.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (4.41 zł) |
3.44 RM (3.05 zł) |
-30.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (2.54 zł) |
5.57 RM (4.93 zł) |
+94.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (1.84 zł) |
1.80 RM (1.60 zł) |
-13.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (2.07 zł) |
2.17 RM (1.92 zł) |
-7.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (3.94 zł) |
5.51 RM (4.88 zł) |
+23.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (2.12 zł) |
2.76 RM (2.44 zł) |
+15.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (66.43 zł) |
28.23 RM (25.00 zł) |
-62.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (10.71 zł) |
4.90 RM (4.34 zł) |
-59.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (13.99 zł) |
7.02 RM (6.22 zł) |
-55.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (15.94 zł) |
22.30 RM (19.75 zł) |
+23.9 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.66 zł) |
4.74 RM (4.20 zł) |
+58.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (44.28 zł) |
134.36 RM (119.00 zł) |
+168.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.43 zł) |
10.16 RM (9.00 zł) |
+103.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (5.35 zł) |
6.36 RM (5.63 zł) |
+5.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (22.14 zł) |
56.45 RM (50.00 zł) |
+125.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6.88 zł) |
27.18 RM (24.07 zł) |
+249.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (148,351.12 zł) |
139,881.49 RM (123,890.00 zł) |
-16.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (117,640.61 zł) |
129,351.84 RM (114,564.12 zł) |
-2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (190.65 zł) |
1,230.06 RM (1,089.43 zł) |
+471.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (39.02 zł) |
40.64 RM (35.99 zł) |
-7.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (101.08 zł) |
70.10 RM (62.08 zł) |
-38.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (137.58 zł) |
158.29 RM (140.19 zł) |
+1.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (25.23 zł) |
88.80 RM (78.65 zł) |
+211.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (17.71 zł) |
33.76 RM (29.90 zł) |
+68.8 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (680.15 zł) |
1,661.83 RM (1,471.85 zł) |
+116.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (25,955.91 zł) |
40,829.86 RM (36,162.12 zł) |
+39.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.33 RM (225.25 zł) |
346.50 RM (306.89 zł) |
+36.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (125.37 zł) |
168.55 RM (149.28 zł) |
+19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (285.54 zł) |
376.53 RM (333.49 zł) |
+16.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.16 RM (246.36 zł) |
417.10 RM (369.41 zł) |
+50.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (1,480.38 zł) |
3,298.11 RM (2,921.07 zł) |
+97.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (1,008.80 zł) |
2,676.67 RM (2,370.67 zł) |
+135.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.02 RM (2,698.68 zł) |
5,586.62 RM (4,947.95 zł) |
+83.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.39 RM (1,750.45 zł) |
4,259.21 RM (3,772.29 zł) |
+115.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (704.43 zł) |
1,610.86 RM (1,426.70 zł) |
+102.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (412.84 zł) |
1,180.99 RM (1,045.97 zł) |
+153.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (3,474.40 zł) |
6,846.31 RM (6,063.63 zł) |
+74.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 6.97 | +66.1 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
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