Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 zł ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 zł ($10) | $12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 zł ($5.98) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.79 zł ($1.39) | $1.32 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 zł ($4.64) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł ($3.69) | $4.18 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 zł ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.33 zł ($1.28) | $4.35 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.87 zł ($0.93) | $1.55 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.63 zł ($1.35) | $3.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 69 zł ($16) | $17 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł ($2.48) | $3.04 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.66 zł ($1.12) | $2.60 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,369 zł ($2,730) | $2,650 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,113 zł ($1,949) | $2,329 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,929 zł ($463) | $277 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,801 zł ($1,393) | $1,650 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,839 zł ($1,162) | $1,608 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,213 zł ($291) | $188 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 zł ($24) | $60 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,243 zł ($539) | $331 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 zł ($204) | $150 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 zł ($14) | $16 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 zł ($16) | $27 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% more expensive than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 439 zł ($105) | $54 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235 zł ($56) | $47 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 457 zł ($110) | $135 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 768 zł ($184) | $137 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 179,034 zł ($43,000) | $29,262 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.75) | $1.22 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198 zł ($48) | $100 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 zł ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 zł ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 zł ($20) | $13 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 340 zł ($82) | $213 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 zł ($7) | $8 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 zł ($6) | $4.80 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł ($3.88) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 zł ($3.31) | $6 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 zł ($3.74) | $2.42 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125 zł ($30) | $27 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 179 zł ($43) | $63 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 zł ($19) | $40 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 532 zł ($128) | $249 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 307 zł ($74) | $101 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 zł ($12) | $13 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł ($4.54) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 zł ($5.60) | $8 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,760 zł ($663) | $384 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.06 zł ($0.25) | $0.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 zł ($63) | $58 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 zł ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,634 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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