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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Poland

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.28 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Poland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 0.93 EUR (0.99 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Poland.

2.57 EUR
0.93 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 1.39 EUR (1.49 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Poland.

1.71 EUR
1.39 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.25 USD) in Germany and 11.14 EUR (11.93 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Poland.

14.23 EUR
11.14 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.16 USD) in Germany and 6.96 EUR (7.46 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Germany.

5.75 EUR
6.96 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.49 USD) in Germany and 5.68 EUR (6.08 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 42% lower in Poland.

9.79 EUR
5.68 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.57 USD) in Germany and 4.17 EUR (4.47 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Poland.

8.00 EUR
4.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Germany and 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Poland.

1.06 EUR
0.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (3 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 2.69 EUR (2.89 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Poland.

2.80 EUR
2.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.6 USD) in Germany and 1.46 EUR (1.56 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 2% lower in Poland.

1.49 EUR
1.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.98 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 12.74 EUR (13.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Poland.

12.98 EUR
12.74 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Poland.

1.40 EUR
1.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.8 USD) in Germany and 1.04 EUR (1.11 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Poland.

1.68 EUR
1.04 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (13.96 USD) in Germany and 8.37 EUR (8.97 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Poland.

13.03 EUR
8.37 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Germany and 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Poland.

1.17 EUR
0.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Germany and 0.8 EUR (0.86 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Poland.

1.44 EUR
0.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 1.59 EUR (1.7 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Poland.

2.43 EUR
1.59 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Germany and 0.81 EUR (0.86 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Poland.

1.82 EUR
0.81 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.54 USD) in Germany and 1.46 EUR (1.57 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Poland.

2.37 EUR
1.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.09 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 13.85 EUR (14.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Poland.

14.09 EUR
13.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.27 USD) in Germany and 2.53 EUR (2.71 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Poland.

3.05 EUR
2.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Germany and 0.55 EUR (0.59 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Poland.

0.67 EUR
0.55 EUR

Restaurant

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.3 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Poland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.53 USD) in Germany and 3.13 EUR (3.35 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Poland.

3.29 EUR
3.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.72 USD) in Germany and 1.5 EUR (1.6 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Poland.

2.54 EUR
1.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Germany and 3.25 EUR (3.48 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Poland.

4.00 EUR
3.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Germany and 3.25 EUR (3.48 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Poland.

4.00 EUR
3.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.87 USD) in Germany and 6.49 EUR (6.96 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Poland.

9.21 EUR
6.49 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.29 USD) in Germany and 46.38 EUR (49.7 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Poland.

60.00 EUR
46.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in Germany and 9.28 EUR (9.94 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Poland.

12.00 EUR
9.28 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Germany and 1.44 EUR (1.55 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Poland.

2.02 EUR
1.44 EUR

Fuel

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times more for fuel in Germany than in Poland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Germany and 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Poland.

1.77 EUR
1.52 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.48 EUR (1.59 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Poland.

1.77 EUR
1.48 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Poland.

1.05 EUR
0.67 EUR

Transportation

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.32 times more for transportation in Germany than in Poland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (91.08 USD) in Germany and 25.51 EUR (27.34 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 70% lower in Poland.

85.00 EUR
25.51 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.21 USD) in Germany and 1.02 EUR (1.09 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66% lower in Poland.

3.00 EUR
1.02 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.36 USD) in Germany and 9.28 EUR (9.94 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Poland.

33.00 EUR
9.28 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.25 USD) in Germany and 0.7 EUR (0.75 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Poland.

2.10 EUR
0.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.61 USD) in Germany and 1.86 EUR (1.99 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Poland.

4.30 EUR
1.86 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in Germany and 6.96 EUR (7.46 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 42% lower in Poland.

12.00 EUR
6.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.34 USD) in Germany and 32.54 EUR (34.87 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Poland.

38.58 EUR
32.54 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (21 USD) in Germany and 18.04 EUR (19.33 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 8% lower in Poland.

19.60 EUR
18.04 EUR

Flats for rent

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.42 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Poland.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1280 EUR (1372 USD) in Germany and 832.93 EUR (892.53 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Poland.

1 280 EUR
832.93 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 908.82 EUR (973.85 USD) in Germany and 654.07 EUR (700.87 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 28% lower in Poland.

908.82 EUR
654.07 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2300 EUR (2464.56 USD) in Germany and 1627 EUR (1742.95 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Poland.

2 300 EUR
1 627 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1601 EUR (1715.01 USD) in Germany and 1169 EUR (1252.51 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 27% lower in Poland.

1 601 EUR
1 169 EUR

Flats for sale

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.8 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Poland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8113 EUR (8693.74 USD) in Germany and 4648 EUR (4980.23 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Poland.

8 113 EUR
4 648 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 EUR (5928.07 USD) in Germany and 2920 EUR (3128.8 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Poland.

5 532 EUR
2 920 EUR

Salary

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.34 times higher than in Poland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3215.86 USD) in Germany and 1282 EUR (1373.49 USD) in Poland. The average salary is 57.3% lower in Poland.

3 001 EUR
1 282 EUR

Hotels

EURPLNUSD

Germany vs. Poland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
63.2 EUR

Two stars

108 EUR
97 EUR

Three stars

133 EUR
129 EUR

Four stars

155 EUR
183 EUR

Five stars

356 EUR
205 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 746 hotels • Poland: 18 cities, 587 hotels

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