Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (R 141) | R 119 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (R 109) | R 75 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (R 52) | R 44 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.82 zł (R 15) | R 19 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (R 53) | R 39 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (R 42) | R 24 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (R 69) | R 64 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 zł (R 16) | R 25 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (R 14) | R 18 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.05 zł (R 16) | R 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (R 120) | R 104 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (R 32) | R 22 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.10 zł (R 16) | R 13 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 72% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,984 zł (R 27,920) | R 11,068 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,960 zł (R 19,827) | R 9,659 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 693 zł (R 2,771) | R 1,645 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,607 zł (R 14,421) | R 6,998 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 zł (R 11,160) | R 5,928 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 zł (R 1,592) | R 1,020 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (R 230) | R 415 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,871 zł (R 7,478) | R 4,308 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (R 1,903) | R 1,697 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (R 141) | R 88 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (R 110) | R 141 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 zł (R 1,358) | R 715 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (R 587) | R 527 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 354 zł (R 1,414) | R 1,305 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (R 1,669) | R 1,304 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,207 zł (R 412,583) | R 370,249 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R 29) | R 22 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (R 441) | R 1,001 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (R 136) | R 134 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (R 74) | R 66 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (R 136) | R 236 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (R 550) | R 462 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (R 66) | R 39 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (R 49) | R 30 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (R 48) | R 52 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (R 24) | R 25 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (R 34) | R 20 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (R 250) | R 134 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (R 320) | R 331 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (R 237) | R 218 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (R 883) | R 793 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 zł (R 727) | R 541 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (R 124) | R 62 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (R 54) | R 34 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (R 49) | R 29 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (R 9,692) | R 7,815 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (R 1.28) | R 1.66 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 zł (R 571) | R 539 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (R 70) | R 47 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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