Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł ($5.61) | $9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł ($2.56) | $5.20 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.10 zł ($0.83) | $1.16 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.68) | $5.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł ($1.70) | $4.92 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($3.10) | $12 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł ($0.96) | $4.15 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.24 zł ($0.87) | $2.18 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.43 zł ($0.92) | $5.54 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł ($1.79) | $2.51 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.06 zł ($0.82) | $3.82 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 65% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,094 zł ($1,361) | $3,960 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,848 zł ($1,028) | $3,733 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł ($146) | $128 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,596 zł ($961) | $2,888 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,345 zł ($627) | $2,294 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 515 zł ($138) | $101 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 zł ($14) | $48 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł ($496) | $518 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł ($103) | $139 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł ($10) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł ($5.98) | $42 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł ($73) | $62 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł ($48) | $46 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 313 zł ($84) | $105 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł ($96) | $171 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,926 zł ($22,960) | $23,115 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.48 zł ($1.20) | $0.95 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł ($29) | $92 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł ($9) | $19 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł ($3.91) | $9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($7) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł ($37) | $132 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł ($3.86) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.80) | $4.80 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.52) | $8 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91 zł ($1.58) | $4.63 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.03) | $2.49 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł ($15) | $32 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł ($21) | $61 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł ($16) | $31 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł ($53) | $263 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł ($39) | $109 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł ($5.98) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł ($3.03) | $5.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł ($3.23) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł ($553) | $405 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł ($0.09) | $0.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł ($28) | $111 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł ($4.84) | $11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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