Cost of living: Germany vs Poland

Описание: Poland and Germany — neighbors with deep economic ties, yet their cost of living tells two very different stories. Let’s break it down. 💸

🏠 Rent
Housing in 🇵🇱 Poland remains more affordable, averaging €668/month for a one-bedroom apartment. In Warsaw, though, prices climb to around €1,013. 🇩🇪 Germany, on the other hand, comes in higher at €864/month on average — and even more in big cities like Berlin (€1,224) or Munich (€1,519).

🛒 Groceries
Food costs are more manageable in Poland, but 🇩🇪 Germany isn’t far behind. A typical grocery bill runs about €350/month in Germany, while Poland’s overall food prices are roughly 23% lower, averaging €220/month.

🚇 Transport
Public transport in 🇵🇱 Poland stays a bargain at €28/month. In 🇩🇪 Germany, the nationwide ticket currently costs €58/month, and from 2026 it’s set to rise to €63, still offering unlimited regional travel — a great deal for frequent commuters.

💻 Internet
When it comes to connectivity, 🇵🇱 Poland leads with €15/month on average, while 🇩🇪 Germany costs nearly three times more at €43/month.

🎓 University Costs
Higher education is significantly cheaper in 🇩🇪 Germany, where public university tuition averages €150/month, mostly covering administrative and semester fees. 🇵🇱 Poland’s universities, while still affordable, average around €271/month for international students.

💡 VAT (Tax)
🇵🇱 Poland: Standard rate 23%, with reduced rates of 8% and 5% for essentials.
🇩🇪 Germany: Slightly lower at 19%, with 7% on basic goods.

💶 Net Salary
Average earnings in 🇩🇪 Germany reach about €2,927/month, while in 🇵🇱 Poland they’re roughly €1,427/month. Jobs in tech, finance, and engineering are generally paid better in Germany.

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📌 Sources: Numbeo, Masterportal

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