Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.81) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (€2.74) | €3.76 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (€0.82) | €1.15 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€2.96) | €3.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.26) | €2.96 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€3.64) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (€0.84) | €2.69 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (€0.87) | €1.17 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.68) | €2.73 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (€0.85) | €0.90 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,052 zł (€1,501) | €1,791 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,983 zł (€1,061) | €1,450 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (€156) | €173 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622 zł (€771) | €1,268 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,826 zł (€602) | €984 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 441 zł (€94) | €111 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,868 zł (€398) | €479 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (€101) | €164 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (€5.85) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (€74) | €92 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€31) | €44 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (€73) | €105 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (€89) | €139 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (€22,143) | €28,154 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.53) | €1.86 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€23) | €95 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.92) | €3.49 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (€29) | €41 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.50) | €3.53 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.56) | €3.08 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.80) | €4.09 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (€1.27) | €1.39 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.81) | €2.04 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (€13) | €23 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (€25) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (€13) | €23 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (€47) | €83 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (€38) | €71 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (€3.39) | €3.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.63) | €5.80 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€516) | €453 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.07) | €0.16 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 zł (€31) | €32 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.75) | €7 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 522 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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