Cost of living comparison between Atlanta (United States) and Warsaw (Poland)
| Food | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atlanta (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.18 (42 zł) | 25 zł | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.80 (19.92 zł) | 14.61 zł | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.75 (12.87 zł) | 8.88 zł | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (8.25 zł) | 2.79 zł | 196% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.23 (7.65 zł) | 6 zł | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.28 (11.27 zł) | 5.90 zł | 91% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (15.11 zł) | 10.69 zł | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.50 (12.03 zł) | 3.61 zł | 233% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.05 (13.91 zł) | 3.87 zł | 260% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (6.47 zł) | 3.03 zł | 114% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15.39 (53 zł) | 29 zł | 82% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (6.03 zł) | 5.25 zł | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (6.34 zł) | 2.79 zł | 127% |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Atlanta (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,237 (4,250 zł) | 3,767 zł | 13% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (631 zł) | 276 zł | 128% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $46 (159 zł) | 72 zł | 121% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $613 (2,107 zł) | 2,330 zł | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $145 (498 zł) | 405 zł | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11.44 (39 zł) | 26 zł | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19.09 (66 zł) | 21 zł | 208% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Atlanta (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $37 (128 zł) | 277 zł | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $40 (138 zł) | 156 zł | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $67 (230 zł) | 277 zł | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $77 (263 zł) | 294 zł | 10% |
| Transportation | 38% | ||
| Transportation in Atlanta (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,023 (72,242 zł) | 73,348 zł | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (4.55 zł) | 5.38 zł | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $54 (187 zł) | 88 zł | 112% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $23 (78 zł) | 24 zł | 223% |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Atlanta (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.83 (27 zł) | 20 zł | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.99 (21 zł) | 17 zł | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (10.96 zł) | 10.78 zł | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (14.88 zł) | 13.75 zł | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (11.71 zł) | 5.12 zł | 129% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.71 (9.31 zł) | 7.33 zł | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17.59 (60 zł) | 47 zł | 27% |
| Entertainment | 60% | ||
| Entertainment in Atlanta (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (116 zł) | 65 zł | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (70 zł) | 46 zł | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (379 zł) | 161 zł | 136% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $85 (291 zł) | 157 zł | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.58 (29 zł) | 19.79 zł | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (15.46 zł) | 12.83 zł | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.40 (15.13 zł) | 7.96 zł | 90% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $140 (480 zł) | 493 zł | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.28 zł) | 0.36 zł | 254% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $41 (141 zł) | 170 zł | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.13 (17.61 zł) | 11.89 zł | 48% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,917 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Atlanta (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 43,309 zł
($12,603)
in Atlanta
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
30,000 zł
in Warsaw.