- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Poland
- Warsaw
- Gdańsk
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Warsaw (Poland) and Gdańsk (Poland)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 2% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26 zł | 33 zł | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16.17 zł | 15.36 zł | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 8.40 zł | 7.50 zł | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł | 2.54 zł | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | 8.51 zł | 6.83 zł | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 zł | 4.50 zł | 22% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11.56 zł | 10.22 zł | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 zł | 3.33 zł | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 zł | 2.65 zł | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł | 2.77 zł | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł | 25 zł | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.53 zł | 5.25 zł | 5% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.93 zł | 2.41 zł | 22% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,517 zł | 2,670 zł | 32% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 381 zł | 494 zł | 23% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 55 zł | 49 zł | 12% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,245 zł | 2,200 zł | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 435 zł | 344 zł | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł | 23 zł | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł | 13.13 zł | 66% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 286 zł | 264 zł | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 146 zł | 126 zł | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 269 zł | 211 zł | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 271 zł | 206 zł | 32% |
| Transportation | 4% | ||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 4% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,211 zł | 76,726 zł | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74 zł | 5.61 zł | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł | 95 zł | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 28 zł | 30 zł | 5% |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 15.40 zł | 17 zł | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16.69 zł | 11.39 zł | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.70 zł | 9 zł | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11.50 zł | 9.88 zł | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.63 zł | 4.06 zł | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.11 zł | 8 zł | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 zł | 23 zł | 61% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 zł | 45 zł | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 zł | 43 zł | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 211 zł | 144 zł | 46% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 159 zł | 123 zł | 30% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł | 15.22 zł | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10.68 zł | 8.38 zł | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 8.52 zł | 6.73 zł | 27% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 582 zł | 570 zł | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł | 0.32 zł | 3% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 185 zł | 144 zł | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.38 zł | 12.06 zł | 3% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,785 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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