Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Warsaw | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (1,072 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (839 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (396 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (118 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (427 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (326 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (525 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (122 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (106 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (125 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (953 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (242 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (123 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 174% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 77% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Warsaw | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,987 zł (214,681 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,911 zł (150,911 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 zł (21,617 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 273% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,650 zł (112,164 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,818 zł (86,585 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 zł (11,987 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 197% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (1,753 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (58,022 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (14,626 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (1,086 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (844 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 24% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (10,639 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (4,510 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (10,566 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (12,831 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 49% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (3,196,766 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (221 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 443% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (3,386 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 130% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (1,048 Dinar) | 935 Dinar | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 34% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Warsaw | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (566 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | + 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (1,043 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 109% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (4,229 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (505 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (370 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (404 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (184 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (261 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (1,919 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 278% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Warsaw | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 zł (3,163 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (1,810 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (6,787 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 154% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (5,477 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (955 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (490 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (380 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (74,493 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (10 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (4,350 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (541 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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