Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | ||||
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Warsaw | Melo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł ($U409) | $U429 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł ($U302) | $U301 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł ($U122) | $U79 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.98 zł ($U39) | $U43 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 zł ($U154) | $U88 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł ($U127) | $U78 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł ($U165) | $U278 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.95 zł ($U39) | $U55 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.68 zł ($U36) | $U49 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.31 zł ($U42) | $U62 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 zł ($U333) | $U289 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($U90) | $U93 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 zł ($U42) | $U38 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 82% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | ||||
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Warsaw | Melo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,434 zł ($U72,721) | $U23,945 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,174 zł ($U50,608) | $U17,032 | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 757 zł ($U7,409) | $U3,349 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,150 zł ($U40,600) | $U15,009 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,079 zł ($U30,122) | $U10,611 | + 184% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393 zł ($U3,849) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł ($U559) | $U1,619 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł ($U18,466) | $U18,225 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 579 zł ($U5,663) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 zł ($U374) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł ($U342) | $U165 | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 42% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 zł ($U3,030) | $U2,399 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł ($U1,522) | $U880 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 zł ($U3,402) | $U3,040 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 403 zł ($U3,940) | $U2,951 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 62% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,428 zł ($U1,178,045) | $U516,031 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($U69) | $U65 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł ($U1,061) | $U500 | + 112% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł ($U347) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł ($U210) | $U430 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($U271) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149 zł ($U1,457) | $U1,650 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł ($U161) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł ($U128) | $U138 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł ($U111) | $U272 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł ($U80) | $U50 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł ($U101) | $U74 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 zł ($U707) | $U277 | + 155% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | ||||
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Warsaw | Melo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 zł ($U1,235) | $U710 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł ($U569) | $U263 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 233 zł ($U2,276) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 zł ($U1,925) | $U1,200 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł ($U305) | $U150 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł ($U137) | $U120 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł ($U134) | $U120 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,833 zł ($U27,713) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 zł ($U3.76) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 158 zł ($U1,548) | $U1,210 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł ($U181) | $U161 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 471 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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