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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

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.25 times less for grocery shopping in Poland than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Poland and 2.91 EUR (3.39 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Poland.

1.11 EUR
2.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Poland and 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Poland.

1.57 EUR
1.79 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.73 EUR (14.83 USD) in Poland and 16.43 EUR (19.13 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Poland.

12.73 EUR
16.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.05 EUR (8.21 USD) in Poland and 6 EUR (6.99 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Germany.

7.05 EUR
6.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) in Poland and 10.16 EUR (11.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Poland.

6.18 EUR
10.16 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Poland and 8.7 EUR (10.13 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Poland.

5.00 EUR
8.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in Poland and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Germany.

1.21 EUR
1.00 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.07 EUR (3.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Poland and 3.46 EUR (4.03 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Poland.

3.07 EUR
3.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.63 EUR (1.9 USD) in Poland and 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Germany.

1.63 EUR
1.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.72 EUR (13.65 USD) in Poland and 11.95 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Poland.

11.72 EUR
11.95 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Poland and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Poland.

1.28 EUR
1.40 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Poland and 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 32% lower in Poland.

1.21 EUR
1.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.81 EUR (10.26 USD) in Poland and 12.65 EUR (14.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Poland.

8.81 EUR
12.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Poland and 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Poland.

1.01 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Poland and 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Poland.

1.05 EUR
1.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Poland and 2.26 EUR (2.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23% lower in Poland.

1.74 EUR
2.26 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Poland and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Poland.

0.92 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.56 EUR (1.81 USD) in Poland and 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Poland.

1.56 EUR
2.78 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.74 EUR (14.84 USD) in Poland and 12.97 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Poland.

12.74 EUR
12.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.27 EUR (3.8 USD) in Poland and 3.32 EUR (3.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Poland.

3.27 EUR
3.32 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Poland and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Poland.

0.61 EUR
0.93 EUR

Restaurant

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times less for meals in restaurants in Poland than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.64 EUR (4.24 USD) in Poland and 3.86 EUR (4.49 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Poland.

3.64 EUR
3.86 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Poland and 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Poland.

1.80 EUR
3.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.65 USD) in Poland and 4.5 EUR (5.24 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Poland.

4.00 EUR
4.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.04 EUR (4.71 USD) in Poland and 4 EUR (4.66 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1% lower in Germany.

4.04 EUR
4.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.23 EUR (9.58 USD) in Poland and 11.99 EUR (13.96 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Poland.

8.23 EUR
11.99 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.37 EUR (57.48 USD) in Poland and 70 EUR (81.51 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Poland.

49.37 EUR
70.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.4 EUR (10.95 USD) in Poland and 15 EUR (17.47 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Poland.

9.40 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Poland and 2.59 EUR (3.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 39% lower in Poland.

1.58 EUR
2.59 EUR

Fuel

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.26 times less for fuel in Poland than in Germany.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Poland and 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Poland.

1.42 EUR
1.62 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Poland and 1.7 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Poland.

1.41 EUR
1.70 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Poland and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Poland.

0.66 EUR
1.06 EUR

Transportation

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.53 times less for transportation in Poland than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 25.86 EUR (30.11 USD) in Poland and 59 EUR (68.7 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Poland.

25.86 EUR
59.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Poland and 3.5 EUR (4.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Poland.

1.03 EUR
3.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 11.75 EUR (13.69 USD) in Poland and 36.75 EUR (42.79 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 68% lower in Poland.

11.75 EUR
36.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Poland and 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Poland.

1.18 EUR
2.30 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.35 EUR (2.74 USD) in Poland and 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53% lower in Poland.

2.35 EUR
5.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURPLNUSD

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 8.23 EUR (9.58 USD) in Poland and 12.75 EUR (14.85 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Poland.

8.23 EUR
12.75 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.34 EUR (44.64 USD) in Poland and 33.13 EUR (38.58 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Germany.

38.34 EUR
33.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.14 EUR (29.27 USD) in Poland and 24.42 EUR (28.44 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Germany.

25.14 EUR
24.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.26 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 986.17 EUR (1148.31 USD) in Poland and 1256 EUR (1462.66 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Poland.

986.17 EUR
1 256 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 771.37 EUR (898.2 USD) in Poland and 938.38 EUR (1092.67 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Poland.

771.37 EUR
938.38 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 1847 EUR (2150.65 USD) in Poland and 2363 EUR (2751.35 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Poland.

1 847 EUR
2 363 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 1338 EUR (1558.41 USD) in Poland and 1689 EUR (1966.41 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Poland.

1 338 EUR
1 689 EUR

Flats for sale

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.33 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 5757 EUR (6703.14 USD) in Poland and 7365 EUR (8575.93 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Poland.

5 757 EUR
7 365 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 3724 EUR (4336.55 USD) in Poland and 5287 EUR (6156.17 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Poland.

3 724 EUR
5 287 EUR

Salary

EURPLNUSD

Poland vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in Poland is 1.67 times lower than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1811 EUR (2108.25 USD) in Poland and 3022 EUR (3518.49 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 40.1% lower in Poland.

1 811 EUR
3 022 EUR

Hotels

EURPLNUSD

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

One star

58.1 EUR
84.6 EUR

Two stars

73 EUR
83.3 EUR

Three stars

96.5 EUR
96.5 EUR

Four stars

116 EUR
113 EUR

Five stars

187 EUR
369 EUR

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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