Germany vs Poland
Germany is about 36% pricier than Poland overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 49.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 90 of 100).
Metric Germany Poland
Price level (US=100) 77.4 49.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $51,263
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $49,540
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 3.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Poland
Housing & utilities 169 55
Food 122 85
Transport 152 103
Restaurants & hotels 149 98
Health 118 46
Communication 140 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Poland
Quality-of-life score 95/100 90/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.8
Internet users 93% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Poland?
Germany is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Poland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Poland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $64,000 in Poland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Poland?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 90 out of 100.
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