Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Warsaw | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (592 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł (437 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (177 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.98 zł (56 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 zł (223 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (184 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 241% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (239 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.95 zł (56 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.68 zł (52 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.31 zł (61 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 zł (482 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 172% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (130 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 zł (60 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 26% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Warsaw | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,434 zł (105,393 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,174 zł (73,346 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 757 zł (10,737 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,150 zł (58,841 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,079 zł (43,655 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393 zł (5,578 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (809 Birr) | 945 Birr | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (26,763 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 579 zł (8,208 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 zł (541 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (496 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 zł (4,392 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł (2,206 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 zł (4,931 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 403 zł (5,710 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,428 zł (1,707,318 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (100 Birr) | 75 Birr | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (1,537 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł (502 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 69% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (304 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (393 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149 zł (2,111 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (233 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 256% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (186 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (160 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (115 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (146 Birr) | 141 Birr | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 zł (1,025 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 84% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Warsaw | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 zł (1,790 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (824 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 233 zł (3,298 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 zł (2,789 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (442 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (199 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (195 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 170% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,833 zł (40,164 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 zł (5.44 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 158 zł (2,243 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (262 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 676 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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