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Cost of Living & Prices:
Poland vs. Germany

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

PLNUSDEUR

Poland vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times less for grocery shopping in Poland than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4 PLN (1.06 USD) in Poland and 10.98 PLN (2.92 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Poland.

4.00 PLN
10.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.99 PLN (1.59 USD) in Poland and 7.31 PLN (1.94 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Poland.

5.99 PLN
7.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 48.02 PLN (12.77 USD) in Poland and 60.8 PLN (16.17 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21% lower in Poland.

48.02 PLN
60.80 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30 PLN (7.98 USD) in Poland and 24.57 PLN (6.53 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Germany.

30.00 PLN
24.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.47 PLN (6.51 USD) in Poland and 41.83 PLN (11.12 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Poland.

24.47 PLN
41.83 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 18 PLN (4.79 USD) in Poland and 34.18 PLN (9.09 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Poland.

18.00 PLN
34.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.26 PLN (1.13 USD) in Poland and 4.53 PLN (1.2 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6% lower in Poland.

4.26 PLN
4.53 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.62 PLN (3.09 USD) for 12 eggs in Poland and 11.96 PLN (3.18 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Poland.

11.62 PLN
11.96 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.29 PLN (1.67 USD) in Poland and 6.37 PLN (1.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Poland.

6.29 PLN
6.37 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 51.33 PLN (13.65 USD) in Poland and 52.31 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Poland.

51.33 PLN
52.31 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.74 PLN (1.26 USD) in Poland and 5.98 PLN (1.59 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Poland.

4.74 PLN
5.98 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.47 PLN (1.19 USD) in Poland and 7.18 PLN (1.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Poland.

4.47 PLN
7.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.1 PLN (9.6 USD) in Poland and 55.67 PLN (14.81 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Poland.

36.10 PLN
55.67 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.71 PLN (0.99 USD) in Poland and 5 PLN (1.33 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Poland.

3.71 PLN
5.00 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.47 PLN (0.92 USD) in Poland and 6.15 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Poland.

3.47 PLN
6.15 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.86 PLN (1.82 USD) in Poland and 10.38 PLN (2.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Poland.

6.86 PLN
10.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.48 PLN (0.93 USD) in Poland and 7.78 PLN (2.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Poland.

3.48 PLN
7.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.3 PLN (1.68 USD) in Poland and 10.13 PLN (2.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Poland.

6.30 PLN
10.13 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 55.8 PLN (14.84 USD) in Poland and 56.78 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Poland.

55.80 PLN
56.78 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.89 PLN (2.9 USD) in Poland and 13.03 PLN (3.47 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Poland.

10.89 PLN
13.03 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.38 PLN (0.63 USD) in Poland and 2.86 PLN (0.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Poland.

2.38 PLN
2.86 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDEUR

Poland vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.29 times less for meals in restaurants in Poland than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.49 PLN (3.59 USD) in Poland and 14.06 PLN (3.74 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Poland.

13.49 PLN
14.06 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.45 PLN (1.72 USD) in Poland and 10.85 PLN (2.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Poland.

6.45 PLN
10.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14 PLN (3.72 USD) in Poland and 17.09 PLN (4.55 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Poland.

14.00 PLN
17.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14 PLN (3.72 USD) in Poland and 17.09 PLN (4.55 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Poland.

14.00 PLN
17.09 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 28 PLN (7.45 USD) in Poland and 39.35 PLN (10.47 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Poland.

28.00 PLN
39.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 200 PLN (53.19 USD) in Poland and 256.36 PLN (68.18 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22% lower in Poland.

200.00 PLN
256.36 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 40 PLN (10.64 USD) in Poland and 51.27 PLN (13.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22% lower in Poland.

40.00 PLN
51.27 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.22 PLN (1.65 USD) in Poland and 8.63 PLN (2.3 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Poland.

6.22 PLN
8.63 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.7 PLN (1.51 USD) in Poland and 6.51 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Poland.

5.70 PLN
6.51 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.67 PLN (1.51 USD) in Poland and 6.87 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Poland.

5.67 PLN
6.87 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 2.71 PLN (0.72 USD) in Poland and 4.29 PLN (1.14 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Poland.

2.71 PLN
4.29 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

Poland vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.29 times less for transportation in Poland than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 110 PLN (29.25 USD) in Poland and 363.18 PLN (96.58 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Poland.

110.00 PLN
363.18 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.4 PLN (1.17 USD) in Poland and 12.82 PLN (3.41 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Poland.

4.40 PLN
12.82 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40 PLN (10.64 USD) in Poland and 141 PLN (37.5 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Poland.

40.00 PLN
141.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3 PLN (0.8 USD) in Poland and 8.97 PLN (2.39 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Poland.

3.00 PLN
8.97 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8 PLN (2.13 USD) in Poland and 18.37 PLN (4.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Poland.

8.00 PLN
18.37 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 30 PLN (7.98 USD) in Poland and 51.27 PLN (13.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Poland.

30.00 PLN
51.27 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 140.31 PLN (37.31 USD) in Poland and 164.84 PLN (43.84 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Poland.

140.31 PLN
164.84 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 77.8 PLN (20.69 USD) in Poland and 83.74 PLN (22.27 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Poland.

77.80 PLN
83.74 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEUR

Poland vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 times less for renting an apartment in Poland than in Germany.

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 3591 PLN (955.1 USD) in Poland and 5471 PLN (1454.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Poland.

3 591 PLN
5 471 PLN

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 2820 PLN (750.01 USD) in Poland and 3883 PLN (1032.67 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Poland.

2 820 PLN
3 883 PLN

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 7013 PLN (1865.15 USD) in Poland and 9827 PLN (2613.43 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Poland.

7 013 PLN
9 827 PLN

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 5040 PLN (1340.33 USD) in Poland and 6838 PLN (1818.61 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Poland.

5 040 PLN
6 838 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

Poland vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 times less for buying an apartment in Poland than in Germany.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20040 PLN (5329.4 USD) in Poland and 34665 PLN (9218.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Poland.

20 040 PLN
34 665 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12590 PLN (3348.16 USD) in Poland and 23638 PLN (6286.14 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Poland.

12 590 PLN
23 638 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

Poland vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in Poland is 2.32 times lower than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5527 PLN (1469.79 USD) in Poland and 12823 PLN (3410.11 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 56.9% lower in Poland.

5 527 PLN
12 823 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

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

One star

254 PLN
371 PLN

Two stars

320 PLN
365 PLN

Three stars

422 PLN
423 PLN

Four stars

509 PLN
496 PLN

Five stars

820 PLN
1 618 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Poland: 19 cities, 638 hotels • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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