Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 46.0% higher than in Poland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 42.1% higher than in Poland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 29.7% higher than in Poland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 40.6% higher than in Poland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 57.9% higher than in Poland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 43.2% higher than in Poland | |
Restaurants | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (9.49 €) |
63.22 zł (15.00 €) |
+58.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
188.00 zł (44.60 €) |
278.69 zł (66.12 €) |
+48.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
33.00 zł (7.83 €) |
44.26 zł (10.50 €) |
+34.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 zł (3.56 €) |
18.97 zł (4.50 €) |
+26.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 zł (3.56 €) |
16.86 zł (4.00 €) |
+12.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
13.81 zł (3.28 €) |
15.04 zł (3.57 €) |
+8.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.88 zł (1.87 €) |
12.72 zł (3.02 €) |
+61.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.12 zł (1.69 €) |
11.05 zł (2.62 €) |
+55.1 % |
Markets | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.91 zł (0.93 €) |
4.72 zł (1.12 €) |
+20.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.48 zł (1.06 €) |
7.33 zł (1.74 €) |
+63.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.55 zł (0.61 €) |
5.77 zł (1.37 €) |
+126.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
12.99 zł (3.08 €) |
14.02 zł (3.33 €) |
+7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
15.58 zł (3.70 €) |
24.61 zł (5.84 €) |
+57.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.31 zł (2.68 €) |
21.14 zł (5.02 €) |
+86.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
21.57 zł (5.12 €) |
34.39 zł (8.16 €) |
+59.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.00 zł (0.47 €) |
5.61 zł (1.33 €) |
+180.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.93 zł (0.70 €) |
3.28 zł (0.78 €) |
+11.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.09 zł (0.73 €) |
3.77 zł (0.89 €) |
+22.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.92 zł (1.17 €) |
8.04 zł (1.91 €) |
+63.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.54 zł (0.37 €) |
2.58 zł (0.61 €) |
+67.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.86 zł (0.44 €) |
2.39 zł (0.57 €) |
+28.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.92 zł (1.17 €) |
6.65 zł (1.58 €) |
+35.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.46 zł (0.58 €) |
4.09 zł (0.97 €) |
+66.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
26.00 zł (6.17 €) |
25.25 zł (5.99 €) |
-2.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.35 zł (1.03 €) |
3.91 zł (0.93 €) |
-10.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.31 zł (1.50 €) |
5.71 zł (1.35 €) |
-9.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 zł (4.74 €) |
36.67 zł (8.70 €) |
+83.4 % |
Transportation | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (1.04 €) |
13.49 zł (3.20 €) |
+206.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
117.00 zł (27.76 €) |
244.47 zł (58.00 €) |
+108.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
9.00 zł (2.14 €) |
20.23 zł (4.80 €) |
+124.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.28 zł (1.49 €) |
16.96 zł (4.02 €) |
+170.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 zł (11.86 €) |
147.52 zł (35.00 €) |
+195.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.16 zł (1.46 €) |
7.19 zł (1.71 €) |
+16.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
121,190.00 zł (28,752.22 €) |
123,899.28 zł (29,395.00 €) |
+2.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
109,230.08 zł (25,914.74 €) |
143,876.89 zł (34,134.67 €) |
+31.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,127.79 zł (267.57 €) |
1,292.00 zł (306.53 €) |
+14.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
36.98 zł (8.77 €) |
98.96 zł (23.48 €) |
+167.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
67.07 zł (15.91 €) |
181.32 zł (43.02 €) |
+170.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
147.69 zł (35.04 €) |
151.79 zł (36.01 €) |
+2.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
97.92 zł (23.23 €) |
102.73 zł (24.37 €) |
+4.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
30.00 zł (7.12 €) |
54.79 zł (13.00 €) |
+82.6 % |
Childcare | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,629.27 zł (386.54 €) |
2,158.38 zł (512.07 €) |
+32.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
37,498.78 zł (8,896.55 €) |
64,599.86 zł (15,326.26 €) |
+72.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
317.92 zł (75.43 €) |
331.99 zł (78.77 €) |
+4.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
153.64 zł (36.45 €) |
158.38 zł (37.58 €) |
+3.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
338.19 zł (80.23 €) |
372.60 zł (88.40 €) |
+10.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
384.11 zł (91.13 €) |
472.94 zł (112.21 €) |
+23.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,835.61 zł (672.75 €) |
3,436.46 zł (815.30 €) |
+21.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,322.34 zł (550.97 €) |
2,659.69 zł (631.01 €) |
+14.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,691.19 zł (1,112.98 €) |
6,464.55 zł (1,533.71 €) |
+37.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,663.18 zł (869.09 €) |
4,959.25 zł (1,176.58 €) |
+35.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,316.64 zł (312.37 €) |
2,113.85 zł (501.51 €) |
+60.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
936.91 zł (222.28 €) |
1,422.11 zł (337.40 €) |
+51.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Poland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,197.18 zł (1,470.28 €) |
12,608.19 zł (2,991.28 €) |
+103.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.03 | 3.95 | -43.8 % |
| Last update: | 14 February 2026 | 14 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 850 | 2025 | |
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