Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 zł (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.63) | €5.45 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (€2.16) | €3.75 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.17 zł (€0.70) | €1.23 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.23) | €3.25 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.46) | €1.35 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (€2.58) | €4.12 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (€0.79) | €1.36 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.24 zł (€0.72) | €0.68 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 zł (€0.77) | €1.14 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.44) | €2.02 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.26 zł (€0.72) | €0.90 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 62% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,066 zł (€1,124) | €426 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,848 zł (€854) | €302 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł (€121) | €122 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,579 zł (€794) | €316 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,345 zł (€520) | €245 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 515 zł (€114) | €94 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 zł (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł (€412) | €351 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł (€86) | €71 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (€4.97) | €5.67 | - 12% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (€61) | €83 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł (€40) | €40 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 313 zł (€69) | €70 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł (€80) | €71 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,215 zł (€18,905) | €23,202 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.65 zł (€1.03) | €1.57 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (€24) | €39 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (€3.25) | €3.23 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (€6) | €5.59 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł (€31) | €32 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (€3.20) | €3.88 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (€2.32) | €3.80 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.93) | €3.50 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 zł (€1.37) | €1.53 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.69) | €1.83 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (€12) | €11 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (€18) | €22 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (€44) | €38 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł (€33) | €46 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (€4.96) | €7 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.51) | €3.40 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.68) | €3.22 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł (€459) | €792 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł (€24) | €38 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€4.02) | €4.08 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,167 (5,261 zł) in Warsaw.
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