Japan vs Poland
Japan is about 22% pricier than Poland overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 49.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 90 of 100).
Metric Japan Poland
Price level (US=100) 63.4 49.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $51,263
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $49,540
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 3.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Poland
Housing & utilities 177 55
Food 191 85
Transport 150 103
Restaurants & hotels 148 98
Health 97 46
Communication 227 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Poland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 90/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.8
Internet users 86% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Poland?
Japan is more expensive: about 22% pricier than Poland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Poland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $78,500 in Poland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Poland?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 90 out of 100.
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