Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Barcelona | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.84) | €10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (€2.76) | €4.09 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (€0.82) | €1.03 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€2.97) | €3.35 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.27) | €2.14 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€3.65) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (€0.85) | €2.05 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (€0.74) | €1.80 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (€0.87) | €0.99 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.69) | €1.98 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (€0.86) | €1.06 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,052 zł (€1,508) | €1,597 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,983 zł (€1,065) | €1,088 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (€156) | €141 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622 zł (€774) | €1,021 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,826 zł (€604) | €785 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 441 zł (€94) | €105 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,868 zł (€399) | €399 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (€102) | €112 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (€5.87) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (€74) | €88 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€31) | €31 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (€74) | €96 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (€89) | €110 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (€22,243) | €25,966 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.53) | €1.80 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€24) | €35 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.94) | €10 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (€29) | €61 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.51) | €5.57 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.57) | €2.49 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.81) | €3.04 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (€1.28) | €1.94 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.82) | €1.98 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (€13) | €25 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (€25) | €37 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (€47) | €43 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (€38) | €54 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (€3.41) | €3.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.65) | €4.95 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€518) | €444 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.07) | €0.20 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 zł (€31) | €51 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.76) | €5.12 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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