Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Warsaw | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 201 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 140 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 58 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 104% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 71 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 44 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 239 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 85% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Warsaw | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,987 zł (Mex$ 29,942) | Mex$ 12,984 | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,911 zł (Mex$ 21,048) | Mex$ 7,492 | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 zł (Mex$ 3,015) | Mex$ 954 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,650 zł (Mex$ 15,644) | Mex$ 8,683 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,818 zł (Mex$ 12,076) | Mex$ 3,939 | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 zł (Mex$ 1,672) | Mex$ 668 | + 150% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 387 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (Mex$ 8,092) | Mex$ 6,500 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (Mex$ 2,040) | Mex$ 2,090 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 97 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 139 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (Mex$ 1,484) | Mex$ 1,032 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 631 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (Mex$ 1,474) | Mex$ 1,408 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (Mex$ 445,865) | Mex$ 306,770 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 482 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 221 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 69 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 226 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 802 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 65 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 52 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 62 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 33 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 268 | - 0% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Warsaw | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 zł (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 303 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 185 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (Mex$ 947) | Mex$ 676 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 660 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 111 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 74 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 44 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (Mex$ 10,390) | Mex$ 9,947 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (Mex$ 1.33) | Mex$ 2.49 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 1,145 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 65 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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