Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (AU$4.45) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (AU$1.33) | AU$1.74 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (AU$4.79) | AU$5.73 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (AU$3.66) | AU$9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (AU$5.90) | AU$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (AU$1.37) | AU$4.81 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (AU$1.19) | AU$3.60 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (AU$1.40) | AU$5.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (AU$2.72) | AU$4.08 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (AU$1.38) | AU$2.04 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,052 zł (AU$2,433) | AU$4,135 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,983 zł (AU$1,719) | AU$3,075 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (AU$252) | AU$198 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622 zł (AU$1,250) | AU$2,718 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,826 zł (AU$975) | AU$1,923 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 441 zł (AU$152) | AU$168 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (AU$20) | AU$63 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,868 zł (AU$644) | AU$779 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (AU$164) | AU$211 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (AU$119) | AU$105 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (AU$51) | AU$73 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (AU$119) | AU$161 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (AU$144) | AU$173 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (AU$35,892) | AU$34,971 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (AU$2.48) | AU$2.06 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (AU$38) | AU$191 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (AU$47) | AU$65 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (AU$5.67) | AU$5.73 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (AU$4.15) | AU$4.54 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (AU$4.54) | AU$4.88 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (AU$2.07) | AU$3.38 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (AU$2.93) | AU$3.79 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (AU$22) | AU$38 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (AU$40) | AU$67 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (AU$20) | AU$42 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (AU$76) | AU$215 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (AU$61) | AU$127 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (AU$5.50) | AU$4.92 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (AU$4.27) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (AU$836) | AU$756 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 zł (AU$51) | AU$109 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (AU$6) | AU$40 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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