Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Poland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 42.2% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 55.4% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 115.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 93.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 0.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 12.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (12.81 zł) |
46.84 RM (40.00 zł) |
+212.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (85.40 zł) |
210.77 RM (180.00 zł) |
+110.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (17.08 zł) |
37.47 RM (32.00 zł) |
+87.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (12.81 zł) |
16.39 RM (14.00 zł) |
+9.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (17.08 zł) |
17.56 RM (15.00 zł) |
-12.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (9.96 zł) |
15.87 RM (13.55 zł) |
+36.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (2.78 zł) |
8.42 RM (7.19 zł) |
+158.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (1.51 zł) |
7.46 RM (6.37 zł) |
+321.7 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.90 RM (24.68 zł) |
17.38 RM (14.84 zł) |
-39.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.67 RM (3.13 zł) |
5.24 RM (4.47 zł) |
+42.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (2.25 zł) |
2.94 RM (2.51 zł) |
+11.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.71 RM (7.44 zł) |
14.49 RM (12.38 zł) |
+66.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (22.72 zł) |
18.45 RM (15.75 zł) |
-30.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.79 RM (6.65 zł) |
12.90 RM (11.01 zł) |
+65.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.06 RM (13.72 zł) |
24.04 RM (20.53 zł) |
+49.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (4.62 zł) |
2.17 RM (1.86 zł) |
-59.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (2.39 zł) |
3.44 RM (2.94 zł) |
+23.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (4.27 zł) |
3.58 RM (3.06 zł) |
-28.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (2.45 zł) |
5.78 RM (4.94 zł) |
+101.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 RM (1.77 zł) |
1.88 RM (1.60 zł) |
-9.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (1.99 zł) |
2.27 RM (1.93 zł) |
-2.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (3.78 zł) |
5.71 RM (4.88 zł) |
+29.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (2.05 zł) |
2.87 RM (2.45 zł) |
+19.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (64.05 zł) |
29.27 RM (25.00 zł) |
-61.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.91 RM (10.17 zł) |
5.09 RM (4.35 zł) |
-57.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (13.37 zł) |
7.27 RM (6.21 zł) |
-53.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (15.37 zł) |
22.83 RM (19.50 zł) |
+26.9 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.56 zł) |
5.15 RM (4.40 zł) |
+71.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (42.70 zł) |
139.34 RM (119.00 zł) |
+178.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.27 zł) |
9.95 RM (8.50 zł) |
+99.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.44 RM (5.50 zł) |
6.60 RM (5.63 zł) |
+2.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.00 RM (18.79 zł) |
58.55 RM (50.00 zł) |
+166.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6.64 zł) |
28.25 RM (24.12 zł) |
+263.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
165,000.00 RM (140,912.51 zł) |
145,079.39 RM (123,900.00 zł) |
-12.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,893.27 RM (113,492.87 zł) |
133,893.89 RM (114,347.42 zł) |
+0.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.59 RM (181.56 zł) |
1,284.88 RM (1,097.31 zł) |
+504.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.50 RM (38.00 zł) |
41.85 RM (35.74 zł) |
-6.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.64 RM (97.05 zł) |
72.67 RM (62.06 zł) |
-36.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.15 RM (132.50 zł) |
162.55 RM (138.82 zł) |
+4.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.88 RM (23.81 zł) |
92.39 RM (78.90 zł) |
+231.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (17.08 zł) |
34.48 RM (29.45 zł) |
+72.4 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
758.48 RM (647.76 zł) |
1,723.77 RM (1,472.13 zł) |
+127.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,876.19 RM (25,514.72 zł) |
43,333.93 RM (37,007.84 zł) |
+45.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.21 RM (217.10 zł) |
358.49 RM (306.16 zł) |
+41.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.66 RM (120.98 zł) |
177.36 RM (151.47 zł) |
+25.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
320.78 RM (273.95 zł) |
389.79 RM (332.89 zł) |
+21.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.38 RM (236.04 zł) |
429.18 RM (366.53 zł) |
+55.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,643.61 RM (1,403.67 zł) |
3,415.83 RM (2,917.17 zł) |
+107.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,131.55 RM (966.36 zł) |
2,753.95 RM (2,351.92 zł) |
+143.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,911.11 RM (2,486.13 zł) |
5,823.65 RM (4,973.49 zł) |
+100.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,942.07 RM (1,658.55 zł) |
4,462.29 RM (3,810.87 zł) |
+129.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
817.02 RM (697.75 zł) |
1,661.60 RM (1,419.03 zł) |
+103.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.10 RM (399.77 zł) |
1,218.38 RM (1,040.51 zł) |
+160.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,044.85 RM (3,454.36 zł) |
7,044.93 RM (6,016.48 zł) |
+74.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 6.98 | +67.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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