Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (229 Kč) | 240 Kč | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (164 Kč) | 192 Kč | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (82 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 zł (24 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (76 Kč) | 79 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (67 Kč) | 73 Kč | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (91 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.19 zł (24 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.75 zł (21 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.26 zł (24 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (185 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (48 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.02 zł (23 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,321 zł (41,111 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,114 zł (28,718 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 647 zł (3,631 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,963 zł (22,256 Kč) | 26,753 Kč | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,992 zł (16,802 Kč) | 19,743 Kč | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 zł (2,312 Kč) | 4,102 Kč | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (321 Kč) | 578 Kč | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (10,538 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł (2,584 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (182 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 zł (232 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312 zł (1,753 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 zł (834 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 zł (1,952 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 zł (2,293 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,791 zł (672,685 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (41 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (618 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 45 zł (255 Kč) | 306 Kč | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (103 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (191 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 zł (898 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (92 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (94 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (74 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 zł (49 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (67 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 zł (432 Kč) | 475 Kč | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 zł (696 Kč) | 686 Kč | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (333 Kč) | 504 Kč | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (1,390 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł (1,080 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 zł (185 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (79 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (78 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (13,614 Kč) | 18,595 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (1.83 Kč) | 3.38 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 156 zł (878 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (103 Kč) | 149 Kč | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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