Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Sagamihara, Japan
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (¥903) | ¥1,074 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (¥572) | ¥826 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (¥286) | ¥486 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02 zł (¥87) | ¥205 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (¥290) | ¥250 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (¥187) | ¥1,153 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (¥358) | ¥948 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89 zł (¥112) | ¥1,103 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.98 zł (¥86) | ¥603 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 zł (¥97) | ¥269 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (¥834) | ¥1,227 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (¥189) | ¥200 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 zł (¥90) | ¥252 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 zł (¥147,087) | ¥100,000 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,949 zł (¥113,326) | ¥85,154 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł (¥15,679) | ¥25,000 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,595 zł (¥103,158) | ¥79,386 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,407 zł (¥69,068) | ¥44,846 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 464 zł (¥13,310) | ¥12,423 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (¥1,321) | ¥3,020 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł (¥53,273) | ¥49,031 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł (¥11,113) | ¥15,154 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (¥1,035) | ¥788 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (¥643) | ¥4,176 | - 85% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 61% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 zł (¥8,007) | ¥5,046 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł (¥5,187) | ¥2,500 | + 107% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305 zł (¥8,750) | ¥8,000 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł (¥10,359) | ¥12,000 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,891 zł (¥2,235,244) | ¥2,619,000 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 zł (¥132) | ¥129 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (¥3,086) | ¥10,454 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (¥915) | ¥3,254 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (¥420) | ¥1,000 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (¥803) | ¥1,200 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (¥3,904) | ¥5,000 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (¥414) | ¥800 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (¥296) | ¥500 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (¥379) | ¥400 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91 zł (¥170) | ¥200 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥210) | ¥300 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 zł (¥1,645) | ¥2,000 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 zł (¥2,118) | ¥5,000 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 zł (¥1,828) | ¥4,000 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (¥5,704) | ¥10,000 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł (¥4,208) | ¥10,000 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (¥642) | ¥1,000 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (¥320) | ¥500 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (¥311) | ¥800 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł (¥59,403) | ¥45,000 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (¥9) | ¥40 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł (¥3,047) | ¥13,000 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (¥514) | ¥400 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥292,000 in Sagamihara you would need to make just about ¥175,486 (6,115 zł) in Warsaw.
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