Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Paris (France)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 zł (€11) | €19 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 zł (€5.22) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 zł (€1.74) | €1.41 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 zł (€5.34) | €5.45 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 zł (€4.39) | €3.53 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 zł (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 zł (€2.12) | €2.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł (€1.74) | €2.23 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (€1.58) | €2.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 zł (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 zł (€3.10) | €2.69 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 zł (€3.01) | €1.57 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Paris | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,741 zł (€1,820) | €3,321 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,401 zł (€1,740) | €2,754 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,570 zł (€369) | €282 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,751 zł (€1,352) | €2,004 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,662 zł (€1,096) | €1,502 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 840 zł (€197) | €99 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84 zł (€20) | €25 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 zł (€518) | €332 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 608 zł (€143) | €136 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 zł (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 zł (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 530 zł (€125) | €91 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 zł (€34) | €43 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 455 zł (€107) | €105 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 904 zł (€213) | €105 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,401 zł (€34,892) | €31,916 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 zł (€2.06) | €1.83 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152 zł (€36) | €85 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 126 zł (€30) | €19 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 zł (€7) | €3.06 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43 zł (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 269 zł (€63) | €27 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 zł (€6) | €4.58 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 zł (€5.54) | €4.82 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.26) | €3.81 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 zł (€3.94) | €2.88 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 zł (€4.27) | €3.01 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 114 zł (€27) | €23 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156 zł (€37) | €45 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102 zł (€24) | €24 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 532 zł (€125) | €116 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 306 zł (€72) | €79 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 zł (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 zł (€4.61) | €5.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 zł (€5.73) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,728 zł (€641) | €474 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 zł (€0.37) | €0.31 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161 zł (€38) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 zł (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,589 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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