Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (76 zł) | 47 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (50 zł) | 37 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (24 zł) | 22 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (5.38 zł) | 4.90 zł | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 zł) | 31 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (13 zł) | 4.91 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 (10 zł) | 3.57 zł | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (4.96 zł) | 4.42 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 57 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,244 (9,589 zł) | 7,662 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,495 (6,390 zł) | 7,625 zł | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (1,092 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,421 (6,075 zł) | 5,753 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €976 (4,173 zł) | 4,614 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €184 (788 zł) | 917 zł | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (129 zł) | 82 zł | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (2,131 zł) | 2,176 zł | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (412 zł) | 563 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (26 zł) | 37 zł | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (64 zł) | 57 zł | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (364 zł) | 552 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (150 zł) | 220 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (381 zł) | 462 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (571 zł) | 930 zł | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,915 (123,568 zł) | 140,414 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (201 zł) | 148 zł | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (86 zł) | 97 zł | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 33% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (34 zł) | 32 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (23 zł) | 53 zł | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (248 zł) | 314 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (12 zł) | 21 zł | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (98 zł) | 147 zł | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (196 zł) | 153 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (105 zł) | 77 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (594 zł) | 663 zł | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (269 zł) | 306 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (51 zł) | 46 zł | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (3,318 zł) | 2,665 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.39 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (150 zł) | 247 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (38 zł) | 61 zł | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,738 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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