Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 60% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 64% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 zł (€13) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 zł (€9) | €6 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 zł (€7) | €3.38 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 zł (€1.64) | €1.19 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (€4.59) | €2.61 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 zł (€5.40) | €3.07 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 zł (€9) | €5.33 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 zł (€1.45) | €1.58 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.66 zł (€1.32) | €0.78 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.49 zł (€1.28) | €1.58 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 zł (€15) | €9 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 zł (€3.03) | €2.03 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 zł (€1.91) | €0.89 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 112% 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 | 9,092 zł (€2,124) | €939 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,527 zł (€1,525) | €550 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,986 zł (€464) | €215 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,358 zł (€1,252) | €582 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,123 zł (€963) | €363 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,329 zł (€310) | €146 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 zł (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,381 zł (€556) | €330 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847 zł (€198) | €121 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 zł (€19) | €15 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 zł (€23) | €10 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (€95) | €51 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 zł (€43) | €40 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 408 zł (€95) | €103 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 zł (€140) | €108 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,207 zł (€33,684) | €26,159 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 zł (€1.76) | €1.63 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 175 zł (€41) | €32 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 75% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 zł (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 zł (€23) | €13 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 371 zł (€87) | €41 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 zł (€8) | €4.17 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 zł (€7) | €4.14 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.20) | €4.62 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 zł (€4.33) | €1.88 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 zł (€3.61) | €3.03 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 zł (€38) | €20 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 zł (€54) | €27 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (€16) | €17 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 619 zł (€145) | €88 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236 zł (€55) | €51 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 zł (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 zł (€4.09) | €3.77 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 zł (€7) | €4.95 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,065 zł (€716) | €471 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04 zł (€0.24) | €0.13 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 214 zł (€50) | €37 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 zł (€5.23) | €4.88 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,411 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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