Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Poland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 37.5% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 49.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 102.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 86.4% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 2.9% 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 (13.24 zł) |
45.31 RM (40.00 zł) |
+202.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (88.28 zł) |
203.90 RM (180.00 zł) |
+103.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (17.66 zł) |
36.25 RM (32.00 zł) |
+81.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (14.12 zł) |
15.86 RM (14.00 zł) |
-0.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (17.66 zł) |
16.99 RM (15.00 zł) |
-15.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (10.31 zł) |
15.44 RM (13.63 zł) |
+32.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (2.88 zł) |
8.21 RM (7.24 zł) |
+151.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 RM (1.56 zł) |
7.23 RM (6.38 zł) |
+309.8 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.95 RM (25.55 zł) |
16.92 RM (14.93 zł) |
-41.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (3.27 zł) |
5.07 RM (4.48 zł) |
+37.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (2.32 zł) |
2.87 RM (2.53 zł) |
+9.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (7.68 zł) |
14.09 RM (12.44 zł) |
+62.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (23.43 zł) |
17.81 RM (15.73 zł) |
-32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (6.93 zł) |
12.53 RM (11.06 zł) |
+59.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (14.29 zł) |
23.40 RM (20.66 zł) |
+44.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.40 RM (4.77 zł) |
2.12 RM (1.87 zł) |
-60.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (2.48 zł) |
3.34 RM (2.95 zł) |
+18.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (4.40 zł) |
3.46 RM (3.05 zł) |
-30.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.84 RM (2.50 zł) |
5.61 RM (4.95 zł) |
+97.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.09 RM (1.84 zł) |
1.81 RM (1.60 zł) |
-13.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.32 RM (2.05 zł) |
2.18 RM (1.93 zł) |
-6.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (3.93 zł) |
5.52 RM (4.87 zł) |
+23.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.39 RM (2.11 zł) |
2.76 RM (2.44 zł) |
+15.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (66.21 zł) |
28.32 RM (25.00 zł) |
-62.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (10.67 zł) |
4.92 RM (4.34 zł) |
-59.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (13.94 zł) |
7.04 RM (6.22 zł) |
-55.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (15.89 zł) |
22.49 RM (19.85 zł) |
+24.9 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.65 zł) |
4.76 RM (4.20 zł) |
+58.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (44.14 zł) |
134.80 RM (119.00 zł) |
+169.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.41 zł) |
10.19 RM (9.00 zł) |
+103.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (5.33 zł) |
6.56 RM (5.79 zł) |
+8.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (22.07 zł) |
56.64 RM (50.00 zł) |
+126.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6.86 zł) |
27.26 RM (24.06 zł) |
+250.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (147,867.49 zł) |
140,338.99 RM (123,890.00 zł) |
-16.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (117,257.10 zł) |
129,828.31 RM (114,611.26 zł) |
-2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (190.02 zł) |
1,238.34 RM (1,093.20 zł) |
+475.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
43.97 RM (38.82 zł) |
40.92 RM (36.12 zł) |
-7.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (100.75 zł) |
70.23 RM (62.00 zł) |
-38.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (137.14 zł) |
158.81 RM (140.19 zł) |
+2.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (25.15 zł) |
89.09 RM (78.65 zł) |
+212.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (17.66 zł) |
33.36 RM (29.45 zł) |
+66.8 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (677.93 zł) |
1,664.74 RM (1,469.62 zł) |
+116.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (25,871.29 zł) |
40,963.40 RM (36,162.12 zł) |
+39.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.33 RM (224.52 zł) |
347.90 RM (307.12 zł) |
+36.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (124.96 zł) |
169.10 RM (149.28 zł) |
+19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (284.61 zł) |
377.86 RM (333.57 zł) |
+17.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.16 RM (245.56 zł) |
419.33 RM (370.18 zł) |
+50.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,683.66 RM (1,486.32 zł) |
3,308.75 RM (2,920.93 zł) |
+96.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (1,005.51 zł) |
2,681.87 RM (2,367.53 zł) |
+135.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.08 RM (2,689.93 zł) |
5,594.72 RM (4,938.97 zł) |
+83.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.29 RM (1,744.65 zł) |
4,266.17 RM (3,766.14 zł) |
+115.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (702.13 zł) |
1,612.80 RM (1,423.76 zł) |
+102.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (411.49 zł) |
1,182.77 RM (1,044.14 zł) |
+153.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (3,463.08 zł) |
6,871.50 RM (6,066.10 zł) |
+75.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 6.97 | +66.1 % |
| Last update: | 26 May 2025 | 27 May 2025 | |
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