Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Warsaw | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (301 Kč) | 246 Kč | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 zł (242 Kč) | 194 Kč | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 zł (150 Kč) | 119 Kč | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 zł (34 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 zł (114 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 zł (115 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 zł (179 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.49 zł (33 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (23 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.43 zł (33 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 zł (363 Kč) | 135 Kč | + 169% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (62 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (36 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 36% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 40% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,668 zł (58,166 Kč) | 36,681 Kč | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,984 zł (42,017 Kč) | 28,809 Kč | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,288 zł (7,747 Kč) | 5,429 Kč | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,273 zł (31,723 Kč) | 23,621 Kč | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,362 zł (26,245 Kč) | 18,677 Kč | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 794 zł (4,778 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 zł (467 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,243 zł (13,493 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696 zł (4,186 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 zł (276 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 zł (332 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 428 zł (2,578 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 zł (1,297 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 426 zł (2,565 Kč) | 2,348 Kč | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 669 zł (4,025 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 38% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,560 zł (851,693 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 zł (47 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 171 zł (1,031 Kč) | 525 Kč | + 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48 zł (291 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (168 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 zł (341 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 306 zł (1,844 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (132 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (135 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (102 Kč) | 103 Kč | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (73 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 zł (94 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 153 zł (923 Kč) | 507 Kč | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Warsaw | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 zł (997 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 75 zł (454 Kč) | 471 Kč | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 554 zł (3,330 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 zł (1,834 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 zł (294 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (116 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (123 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,760 zł (16,606 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.06 zł (6 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 zł (1,384 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 zł (165 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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