Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 zł (S/. 31) | S/. 24 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.17 zł (S/. 3.09) | S/. 4.20 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 3.81 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (S/. 3.49) | S/. 4.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.24 zł (S/. 3.16) | S/. 2.44 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 zł (S/. 3.37) | S/. 5.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (S/. 29) | S/. 42 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.26 zł (S/. 3.18) | S/. 1.62 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 63% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,066 zł (S/. 4,937) | S/. 2,914 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,848 zł (S/. 3,751) | S/. 1,676 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł (S/. 533) | S/. 205 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,579 zł (S/. 3,488) | S/. 2,252 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,345 zł (S/. 2,285) | S/. 1,169 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 515 zł (S/. 502) | S/. 160 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 zł (S/. 50) | S/. 69 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł (S/. 1,809) | S/. 1,261 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł (S/. 377) | S/. 339 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (S/. 35) | S/. 34 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (S/. 22) | S/. 17 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 74% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (S/. 268) | S/. 155 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł (S/. 176) | S/. 89 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 313 zł (S/. 305) | S/. 249 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł (S/. 352) | S/. 248 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,215 zł (S/. 83,052) | S/. 66,001 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.65 zł (S/. 4.53) | S/. 3.71 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (S/. 105) | S/. 122 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (S/. 31) | S/. 38 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (S/. 27) | S/. 22 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł (S/. 137) | S/. 73 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 zł (S/. 6) | S/. 4.59 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (S/. 54) | S/. 43 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (S/. 78) | S/. 35 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (S/. 58) | S/. 34 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (S/. 194) | S/. 90 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł (S/. 143) | S/. 107 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (S/. 22) | S/. 25 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł (S/. 2,017) | S/. 1,819 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (S/. 0.41) | S/. 0.61 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł (S/. 103) | S/. 163 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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