Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (€3.42) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 zł (€0.97) | €1.51 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.11) | €4.29 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.62) | €4.27 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€3.77) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 zł (€0.89) | €3.76 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.53 zł (€0.78) | €2.27 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 zł (€0.90) | €1.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.83) | €2.59 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (€0.97) | €2.38 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,074 zł (€1,566) | €2,087 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,968 zł (€1,100) | €1,605 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 642 zł (€142) | €405 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,729 zł (€825) | €1,527 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,912 zł (€645) | €1,082 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 zł (€78) | €360 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (€415) | €397 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (€105) | €95 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 zł (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 zł (€79) | €73 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€33) | €44 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (€78) | €103 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 zł (€102) | €132 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (€23,027) | €30,839 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.62) | €1.94 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (€25) | €66 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.07) | €10 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€8) | €3.94 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.63) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (€3.13) | €3.84 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.91) | €5.21 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.79) | €2.56 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (€2.53) | €2.11 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (€16) | €26 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (€27) | €39 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (€55) | €141 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (€39) | €65 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (€3.22) | €3.76 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (€3.08) | €4.81 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€537) | €1,066 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (€0.07) | €0.11 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (€31) | €66 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.98) | €8 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,479 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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