Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (C$20) | C$28 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 zł (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.59 zł (C$2.09) | C$3.97 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 zł (C$8) | C$5.71 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 zł (C$16) | C$13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 zł (C$2.23) | C$5.39 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 zł (C$1.51) | C$4.61 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36 zł (C$2.01) | C$3.39 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (C$20) | C$22 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (C$3.81) | C$3.32 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (C$2.27) | C$2.73 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,997 zł (C$3,366) | C$3,514 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,705 zł (C$2,509) | C$2,780 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,248 zł (C$467) | C$233 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,456 zł (C$2,041) | C$2,780 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,709 zł (C$1,762) | C$2,235 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 798 zł (C$299) | C$147 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87 zł (C$33) | C$64 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298 zł (C$860) | C$488 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 794 zł (C$297) | C$172 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 zł (C$21) | C$16 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 zł (C$23) | C$30 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 61% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 439 zł (C$164) | C$76 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 219 zł (C$82) | C$56 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 444 zł (C$166) | C$133 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 760 zł (C$284) | C$209 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,994 zł (C$58,368) | C$33,085 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 zł (C$2.81) | C$1.47 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 138 zł (C$52) | C$162 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 108 zł (C$40) | C$25 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (C$14) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 zł (C$27) | C$39 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 257 zł (C$96) | C$94 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 zł (C$12) | C$13 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 zł (C$6) | C$4.56 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (C$5.09) | C$5.11 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 142 zł (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 zł (C$62) | C$82 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 zł (C$29) | C$36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 591 zł (C$221) | C$289 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 zł (C$113) | C$162 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 zł (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 zł (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,888 zł (C$1,080) | C$728 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36 zł (C$0.51) | C$0.34 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 zł (C$93) | C$72 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (C$9) | C$17 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,092 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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