Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.71) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (€2.66) | €3.25 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.75 zł (€0.80) | €1.41 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€2.90) | €2.53 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.25) | €2.51 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (€3.79) | €4.74 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (€0.82) | €1.56 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.32 zł (€0.71) | €0.70 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.01 zł (€0.85) | €1.38 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (€1.52) | €2.03 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.09 zł (€0.87) | €0.68 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,907 zł (€1,468) | €900 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,888 zł (€1,039) | €495 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (€155) | €161 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,544 zł (€753) | €630 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,767 zł (€588) | €430 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 zł (€87) | €106 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59 zł (€13) | €12 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,709 zł (€363) | €317 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 zł (€85) | €115 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 zł (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 zł (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 zł (€72) | €61 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€31) | €36 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 354 zł (€75) | €87 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (€89) | €91 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,207 zł (€21,932) | €19,764 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.52) | €1.85 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€23) | €45 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.91) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (€29) | €43 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.49) | €4.17 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.61) | €4.14 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.56) | €4.99 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (€1.27) | €1.88 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.80) | €2.78 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (€17) | €22 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (€13) | €17 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (€47) | €66 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 zł (€39) | €48 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (€2.88) | €3.36 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.63) | €4.21 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€515) | €471 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (€0.07) | €0.13 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 140 zł (€30) | €39 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.73) | €4.40 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 683 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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