Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 64% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 47% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 zł (4,493 Ft) | 4,128 Ft | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37 zł (3,547 Ft) | 2,686 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 zł (2,510 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.18 zł (495 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 zł (1,983 Ft) | 1,300 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 zł (2,168 Ft) | 1,129 Ft | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 zł (4,222 Ft) | 2,321 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.87 zł (561 Ft) | 670 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 zł (389 Ft) | 442 Ft | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (398 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł (5,489 Ft) | 2,656 Ft | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (933 Ft) | 759 Ft | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (646 Ft) | 302 Ft | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 93% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,662 zł (731,667 Ft) | 458,917 Ft | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,625 zł (728,142 Ft) | 317,947 Ft | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,762 zł (168,257 Ft) | 47,059 Ft | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,753 zł (549,380 Ft) | 250,129 Ft | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,614 zł (440,582 Ft) | 205,642 Ft | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 917 zł (87,557 Ft) | 32,601 Ft | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 82 zł (7,876 Ft) | 6,823 Ft | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,176 zł (207,842 Ft) | 130,168 Ft | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 563 zł (53,772 Ft) | 34,989 Ft | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (3,571 Ft) | 4,888 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 zł (5,411 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 94% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 552 zł (52,738 Ft) | 23,355 Ft | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 zł (21,056 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 462 zł (44,130 Ft) | 28,278 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 930 zł (88,779 Ft) | 40,766 Ft | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 38% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,414 zł (13,409,233 Ft) | 9,392,060 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (692 Ft) | 626 Ft | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 131 zł (12,547 Ft) | 9,186 Ft | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 106 zł (10,169 Ft) | 4,377 Ft | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 54% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 zł (3,085 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (5,084 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 zł (29,962 Ft) | 18,761 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 zł (2,483 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (2,024 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (1,511 Ft) | 1,298 Ft | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (1,273 Ft) | 836 Ft | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (1,161 Ft) | 1,052 Ft | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 147 zł (14,063 Ft) | 6,019 Ft | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 75% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 zł (14,633 Ft) | 11,875 Ft | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85 zł (8,115 Ft) | 5,420 Ft | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 663 zł (63,299 Ft) | 19,211 Ft | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 306 zł (29,225 Ft) | 15,944 Ft | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 zł (4,421 Ft) | 2,120 Ft | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (1,762 Ft) | 1,285 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł (2,539 Ft) | 956 Ft | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,665 zł (254,500 Ft) | 255,805 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 zł (152 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 zł (23,561 Ft) | 21,291 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (2,306 Ft) | 2,185 Ft | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,960 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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