Cost of Living & Prices:
Poland vs. Japan
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
Poland vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times less for grocery shopping in Poland than in Japan.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 1.01 USD in Poland and 6.24 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Poland.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 USD in Poland and 2.82 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Poland.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.18 USD in Poland and 19.95 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Poland.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.61 USD in Poland and 7.63 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Poland.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.21 USD in Poland and 7.09 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Poland.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.57 USD in Poland and 3.82 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Japan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.08 USD in Poland and 1.87 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Poland.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 2.95 USD for 12 eggs in Poland and 1.66 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Japan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.6 USD in Poland and 2.48 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Poland.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.65 USD in Poland and 11.57 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Japan.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.2 USD in Poland and 1.2 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 0% lower in Japan.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.13 USD in Poland and 1.32 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Poland.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.16 USD in Poland and 11.97 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Poland.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 0.94 USD in Poland and 1.23 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Poland.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 0.88 USD in Poland and 3.28 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Poland.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 1.74 USD in Poland and 5.83 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Poland.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.88 USD in Poland and 3.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Poland.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 1.6 USD in Poland and 2.79 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Poland.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.84 USD in Poland and 12.78 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Japan.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.76 USD in Poland and 4.03 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Poland.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.6 USD in Poland and 0.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Poland.
Restaurant
Poland vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.32 times more for meals in restaurants in Poland than in Japan.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.42 USD in Poland and 2.97 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Japan.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.64 USD in Poland and 1.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Japan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.55 USD in Poland and 3.5 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Japan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.55 USD in Poland and 4.45 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Poland.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.1 USD in Poland and 4.45 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Japan.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50.74 USD in Poland and 38.16 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Japan.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.15 USD in Poland and 6.36 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Japan.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.58 USD in Poland and 0.75 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Japan.
Fuel
Poland vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.48 times more for fuel in Poland than in Japan.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.63 USD in Poland and 1.02 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Japan.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.59 USD in Poland and 1.16 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 27% lower in Japan.
LPG 1L
Transportation
Poland vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.2 times less for transportation in Poland than in Japan.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 27.91 USD in Poland and 63.6 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Poland.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.12 USD in Poland and 1.27 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Poland.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.15 USD in Poland and 21.55 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Poland.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.76 USD in Poland and 2.67 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Poland.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.03 USD in Poland and 3.05 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Poland.
Sports & entertainment
Poland vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.61 USD in Poland and 11.45 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Poland.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.6 USD in Poland and 59.12 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Poland.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.74 USD in Poland and 19.08 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Japan.
Flats for rent
Poland vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 times less for renting an apartment in Poland than in Japan.
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 911.19 USD in Poland and 958.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Poland.
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 715.53 USD in Poland and 553.34 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Japan.
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 1779 USD in Poland and 2124 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Poland.
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 1279 USD in Poland and 1170 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Japan.
Flats for sale
Poland vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.49 times less for buying an apartment in Poland than in Japan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5084 USD in Poland and 7549 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Poland.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3194 USD in Poland and 4784 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Poland.
Salary
Poland vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Poland is 1.68 times lower than in Japan.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 1402 USD in Poland and 2353 USD in Japan. The average salary is 40.4% lower in Poland.
Hotels
Poland vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Five stars
Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • Poland: 20 cities, 564 hotels • Japan: 20 cities, 1565 hotels