- Cost of Living
- Poland
- United States
- Warsaw
- Detroit
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Warsaw (Poland) and Detroit (United States)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Detroit (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26 zł ($7.92) | $10.99 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16.17 zł ($4.98) | $5.96 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 8.40 zł ($2.59) | $4.15 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł ($0.88) | $2.04 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | 8.51 zł ($2.62) | $2.29 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 zł ($1.69) | $3.73 | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11.56 zł ($3.56) | $4.19 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 zł ($0.99) | $3.40 | 71% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 zł ($0.85) | $2.78 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł ($0.88) | $1.71 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł ($8.61) | $13.55 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.53 zł ($1.70) | $1.63 | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.93 zł ($0.90) | $2.38 | 62% |
| Housing | 25% | ||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Detroit (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,517 zł ($1,082) | $1,215 | 11% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 381 zł ($117) | $209 | 44% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 55 zł ($16.95) | $38 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,245 zł ($691) | $422 | 64% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 435 zł ($134) | $76 | 77% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł ($7.35) | $9.67 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł ($6.71) | $25 | 73% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% more expensive than in Detroit (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 286 zł ($88) | $41 | 115% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 146 zł ($45) | $41 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 269 zł ($83) | $64 | 29% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 271 zł ($84) | $86 | 3% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Detroit (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,211 zł ($20,992) | $23,458 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74 zł ($1.77) | $0.98 | 80% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł ($28) | $53 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 28 zł ($8.70) | $15.76 | 45% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Detroit (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 15.40 zł ($4.74) | $6.28 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16.69 zł ($5.14) | $7.50 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.70 zł ($3.29) | $3.14 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11.50 zł ($3.54) | $3.57 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.63 zł ($1.73) | $3.18 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.11 zł ($2.49) | $3.25 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 zł ($11.46) | $16.00 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 64% | ||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Detroit (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 zł ($17.64) | $32 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 zł ($14.53) | $18.80 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 211 zł ($65) | $146 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 159 zł ($49) | $74 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł ($6.56) | $9.62 | 32% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10.68 zł ($3.29) | $4.21 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 8.52 zł ($2.62) | $3.94 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 582 zł ($179) | $140 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł ($0.10) | $2.50 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 185 zł ($57) | $54 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.38 zł ($3.81) | $6.14 | 38% |
| TOTAL | 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,960 prices entered by 567 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Detroit (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Detroit
you would need to make just about $1,599
(5,194 zł)
in Warsaw.