Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (56 zł) | 42 zł | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (43 zł) | 31 zł | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (5.31 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.50 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.12 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (11 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (8 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 112% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (4.52 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (26 zł) | 34 zł | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (8 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 98% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,382 (10,258 zł) | 7,434 zł | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,692 (7,287 zł) | 5,174 zł | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (1,075 zł) | 757 zł | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,316 (5,669 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €956 (4,119 zł) | 3,079 zł | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €196 (842 zł) | 393 zł | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (167 zł) | 57 zł | + 192% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (1,507 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (392 zł) | 579 zł | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (38 zł) | 38 zł | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (66 zł) | 35 zł | + 88% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (365 zł) | 310 zł | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (152 zł) | 156 zł | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (381 zł) | 348 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (533 zł) | 403 zł | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,898 (145,996 zł) | 120,428 zł | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (230 zł) | 108 zł | + 112% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (106 zł) | 35 zł | + 199% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.91 (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (146 zł) | 149 zł | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (96 zł) | 72 zł | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (232 zł) | 126 zł | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (105 zł) | 58 zł | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €156 (670 zł) | 233 zł | + 188% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (270 zł) | 197 zł | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (52 zł) | 31 zł | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €757 (3,261 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.40 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (161 zł) | 158 zł | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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