Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 zł (€4.08) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (€2.37) | €2.71 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł (€0.63) | €0.97 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (€2.46) | €2.21 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.65) | €1.79 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (€2.79) | €3.64 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (€0.83) | €1.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.59 zł (€0.57) | €0.49 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.68 zł (€0.81) | €1.13 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (€1.55) | €1.75 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (€0.63) | €0.82 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 11% 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 | 4,878 zł (€1,079) | €792 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,439 zł (€761) | €545 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560 zł (€124) | €165 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,197 zł (€707) | €482 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,420 zł (€535) | €393 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 442 zł (€98) | €105 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,777 zł (€393) | €336 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 zł (€84) | €97 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (€5.01) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 308 zł (€68) | €61 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 zł (€38) | €38 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (€66) | €78 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (€86) | €105 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,422 zł (€18,007) | €20,420 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 zł (€1.24) | €1.20 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€24) | €48 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 zł (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (€3.25) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (€3.19) | €4.36 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.47) | €3.54 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.96) | €2.71 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.79 zł (€1.28) | €1.55 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.53) | €2.49 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 zł (€14) | €17 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 zł (€17) | €25 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 197 zł (€44) | €67 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 zł (€26) | €42 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (€5.79) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (€2.97) | €2.74 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (€2.50) | €3.27 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,112 zł (€467) | €471 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 105 zł (€23) | €38 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.81) | €4.07 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2022.
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