Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Paris (France)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (€7) | €19 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.39) | €11 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (€2.77) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.37 zł (€0.70) | €1.31 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (€2.46) | €5.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 zł (€2.11) | €3.40 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (€2.90) | €5.48 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.25 zł (€0.88) | €3.86 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16 zł (€0.66) | €2.03 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 zł (€0.72) | €2.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€5.62) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.59) | €2.05 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.66 zł (€0.76) | €1.34 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,401 zł (€1,123) | €2,742 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,446 zł (€924) | €2,415 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 555 zł (€115) | €167 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,416 zł (€710) | €1,522 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,617 zł (€544) | €1,174 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423 zł (€88) | €95 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,522 zł (€316) | €371 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 469 zł (€97) | €104 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 zł (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 zł (€6) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 zł (€71) | €79 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (€31) | €33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł (€62) | €95 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 473 zł (€98) | €143 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,684 zł (€16,776) | €19,654 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.43) | €1.88 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (€24) | €74 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.72) | €3.72 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (€29) | €27 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (€3.61) | €4.02 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.55) | €4.84 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.51) | €4.01 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.61 zł (€0.96) | €2.63 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.77) | €1.98 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 zł (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (€11) | €24 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 194 zł (€40) | €110 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (€25) | €73 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€2.99) | €4.70 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (€2.25) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€504) | €477 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124 zł (€26) | €50 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.58) | €9 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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