Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 46.1% higher than in Poland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 42.9% higher than in Poland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 32.4% higher than in Poland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 42.3% higher than in Poland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 56.4% higher than in Poland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 41.7% higher than in Poland | |
Restaurants | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (9.43 €) |
63.60 zł (15.00 €) |
+59.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
189.99 zł (44.81 €) |
288.30 zł (68.00 €) |
+51.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
34.00 zł (8.02 €) |
46.59 zł (10.99 €) |
+37.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 zł (3.54 €) |
19.08 zł (4.50 €) |
+27.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 zł (3.54 €) |
16.96 zł (4.00 €) |
+13.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
13.95 zł (3.29 €) |
15.16 zł (3.58 €) |
+8.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.10 zł (1.91 €) |
12.88 zł (3.04 €) |
+59.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.26 zł (1.71 €) |
11.19 zł (2.64 €) |
+54.1 % |
Markets | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.94 zł (0.93 €) |
4.99 zł (1.18 €) |
+26.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.54 zł (1.07 €) |
7.29 zł (1.72 €) |
+60.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.52 zł (0.59 €) |
5.97 zł (1.41 €) |
+137.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.30 zł (3.14 €) |
14.09 zł (3.32 €) |
+5.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
15.58 zł (3.67 €) |
24.72 zł (5.83 €) |
+58.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.39 zł (2.69 €) |
19.71 zł (4.65 €) |
+73.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
21.40 zł (5.05 €) |
35.67 zł (8.41 €) |
+66.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.02 zł (0.48 €) |
5.53 zł (1.30 €) |
+173.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.95 zł (0.70 €) |
3.50 zł (0.82 €) |
+18.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.10 zł (0.73 €) |
3.87 zł (0.91 €) |
+25.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.89 zł (1.15 €) |
7.23 zł (1.70 €) |
+47.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.54 zł (0.36 €) |
2.54 zł (0.60 €) |
+64.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.83 zł (0.43 €) |
2.48 zł (0.59 €) |
+35.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.94 zł (1.16 €) |
6.19 zł (1.46 €) |
+25.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.48 zł (0.58 €) |
4.05 zł (0.96 €) |
+63.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
26.00 zł (6.13 €) |
23.30 zł (5.50 €) |
-10.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.31 zł (1.02 €) |
4.17 zł (0.98 €) |
-3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.26 zł (1.48 €) |
6.01 zł (1.42 €) |
-3.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.80 zł (4.91 €) |
36.89 zł (8.70 €) |
+77.3 % |
Transportation | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (1.04 €) |
13.99 zł (3.30 €) |
+218.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
117.00 zł (27.60 €) |
245.90 zł (58.00 €) |
+110.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
9.00 zł (2.12 €) |
20.35 zł (4.80 €) |
+126.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 zł (1.52 €) |
17.06 zł (4.02 €) |
+165.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 zł (11.79 €) |
148.39 zł (35.00 €) |
+196.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.16 zł (1.45 €) |
7.25 zł (1.71 €) |
+17.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 zł (28,303.78 €) |
124,626.45 zł (29,395.00 €) |
+3.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
108,958.68 zł (25,699.52 €) |
144,776.55 zł (34,147.70 €) |
+32.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,146.36 zł (270.39 €) |
1,302.52 zł (307.22 €) |
+13.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
36.95 zł (8.72 €) |
100.21 zł (23.64 €) |
+171.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
67.38 zł (15.89 €) |
182.61 zł (43.07 €) |
+171.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
147.51 zł (34.79 €) |
152.66 zł (36.01 €) |
+3.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
98.13 zł (23.15 €) |
103.72 zł (24.46 €) |
+5.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
30.00 zł (7.08 €) |
55.12 zł (13.00 €) |
+83.7 % |
Childcare | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,656.63 zł (390.74 €) |
2,179.25 zł (514.01 €) |
+31.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
36,845.08 zł (8,690.46 €) |
64,898.09 zł (15,307.18 €) |
+76.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
317.28 zł (74.83 €) |
333.94 zł (78.77 €) |
+5.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
153.80 zł (36.28 €) |
157.76 zł (37.21 €) |
+2.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
341.84 zł (80.63 €) |
374.79 zł (88.40 €) |
+9.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
381.90 zł (90.08 €) |
475.46 zł (112.14 €) |
+24.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,817.70 zł (664.60 €) |
3,459.49 zł (815.97 €) |
+22.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,291.08 zł (540.38 €) |
2,663.62 zł (628.25 €) |
+16.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,575.43 zł (1,079.18 €) |
6,489.80 zł (1,530.72 €) |
+41.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,574.55 zł (843.11 €) |
4,942.66 zł (1,165.80 €) |
+38.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,312.98 zł (309.69 €) |
2,133.95 zł (503.32 €) |
+62.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
940.61 zł (221.86 €) |
1,424.18 zł (335.92 €) |
+51.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,223.09 zł (1,467.81 €) |
12,602.20 zł (2,972.42 €) |
+102.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.94 | 3.95 | -43.1 % |
| Last update: | 21 April 2026 | 21 April 2026 | |
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