Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 49.1% higher than in Poland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 46.4% higher than in Poland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 37.0% higher than in Poland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 42.9% higher than in Poland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 59.3% higher than in Poland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 40.2% higher than in Poland | |
Restaurants | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (€9.15) |
65.55 zł (€15.00) |
+63.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
190.00 zł (€43.48) |
284.06 zł (€65.00) |
+49.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 zł (€8.01) |
48.07 zł (€11.00) |
+37.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 zł (€3.43) |
19.67 zł (€4.50) |
+31.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.00 zł (€3.66) |
17.48 zł (€4.00) |
+9.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
14.14 zł (€3.24) |
15.81 zł (€3.62) |
+11.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.26 zł (€1.89) |
13.52 zł (€3.09) |
+63.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.38 zł (€1.69) |
11.65 zł (€2.67) |
+58.0 % |
Markets | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.95 zł (€0.90) |
5.06 zł (€1.16) |
+28.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.67 zł (€1.07) |
7.60 zł (€1.74) |
+62.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.58 zł (€0.59) |
6.11 zł (€1.40) |
+137.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.65 zł (€3.12) |
15.02 zł (€3.44) |
+10.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
15.44 zł (€3.53) |
25.74 zł (€5.89) |
+66.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.59 zł (€2.65) |
20.72 zł (€4.74) |
+78.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
22.08 zł (€5.05) |
36.76 zł (€8.41) |
+66.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.03 zł (€0.46) |
5.68 zł (€1.30) |
+180.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.94 zł (€0.67) |
3.58 zł (€0.82) |
+21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.03 zł (€0.69) |
4.02 zł (€0.92) |
+32.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
5.01 zł (€1.15) |
7.54 zł (€1.73) |
+50.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.51 zł (€0.35) |
2.63 zł (€0.60) |
+73.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.81 zł (€0.41) |
2.59 zł (€0.59) |
+43.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.97 zł (€1.14) |
6.36 zł (€1.45) |
+27.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.52 zł (€0.58) |
4.08 zł (€0.93) |
+61.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
26.00 zł (€5.95) |
24.91 zł (€5.70) |
-4.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.36 zł (€1.00) |
4.35 zł (€1.00) |
-0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.19 zł (€1.42) |
6.21 zł (€1.42) |
+0.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
21.50 zł (€4.92) |
38.02 zł (€8.70) |
+76.8 % |
Transportation | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (€1.01) |
14.86 zł (€3.40) |
+237.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
119.00 zł (€27.23) |
275.32 zł (€63.00) |
+131.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
9.00 zł (€2.06) |
20.98 zł (€4.80) |
+133.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 zł (€1.47) |
17.58 zł (€4.02) |
+173.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 zł (€11.44) |
152.95 zł (€35.00) |
+205.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.40 zł (€1.47) |
8.43 zł (€1.93) |
+31.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 zł (€27,459.11) |
128,460.12 zł (€29,395.00) |
+7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
111,239.41 zł (€25,454.46) |
150,313.62 zł (€34,395.65) |
+35.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,158.10 zł (€265.00) |
1,331.95 zł (€304.78) |
+15.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
36.47 zł (€8.34) |
97.40 zł (€22.29) |
+167.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
67.30 zł (€15.40) |
187.26 zł (€42.85) |
+178.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
148.64 zł (€34.01) |
158.85 zł (€36.35) |
+6.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
100.10 zł (€22.91) |
108.32 zł (€24.79) |
+8.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
30.00 zł (€6.86) |
56.81 zł (€13.00) |
+89.4 % |
Childcare | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,634.39 zł (€373.99) |
2,223.81 zł (€508.87) |
+36.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
34,867.00 zł (€7,978.47) |
67,994.68 zł (€15,558.94) |
+95.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
323.15 zł (€73.95) |
351.50 zł (€80.43) |
+8.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
150.10 zł (€34.35) |
167.89 zł (€38.42) |
+11.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
343.08 zł (€78.50) |
390.72 zł (€89.41) |
+13.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
382.35 zł (€87.49) |
502.42 zł (€114.97) |
+31.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,769.65 zł (€633.77) |
3,555.20 zł (€813.52) |
+28.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,226.43 zł (€509.47) |
2,746.57 zł (€628.49) |
+23.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,496.24 zł (€1,028.86) |
6,534.34 zł (€1,495.23) |
+45.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,511.23 zł (€803.46) |
5,052.71 zł (€1,156.19) |
+43.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,301.67 zł (€297.86) |
2,199.82 zł (€503.38) |
+69.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
924.48 zł (€211.55) |
1,446.30 zł (€330.95) |
+56.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,260.69 zł (€1,432.61) |
12,846.20 zł (€2,939.54) |
+105.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.80 | 3.96 | -41.8 % |
| Last update: | 18 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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