Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (58 zł) | 55 zł | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (44 zł) | 40 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (26 zł) | 32 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (5.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.37 (14 zł) | 23 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (28 zł) | 37 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (8 zł) | 5.66 zł | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (4.34 zł) | 5.49 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.78 (25 zł) | 65 zł | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.92 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,372 (10,155 zł) | 9,092 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,654 (7,080 zł) | 6,527 zł | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (1,108 zł) | 1,986 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,291 (5,525 zł) | 5,358 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €911 (3,899 zł) | 4,123 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €168 (721 zł) | 1,329 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (162 zł) | 75 zł | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €503 (2,152 zł) | 2,381 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (471 zł) | 847 zł | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (33 zł) | 83 zł | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (68 zł) | 100 zł | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (368 zł) | 406 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (148 zł) | 185 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (367 zł) | 408 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (534 zł) | 600 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (146,248 zł) | 144,207 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (218 zł) | 175 zł | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (103 zł) | 35 zł | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (34 zł) | 50 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (23 zł) | 98 zł | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (224 zł) | 371 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (19 zł) | 33 zł | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (13 zł) | 30 zł | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (88 zł) | 161 zł | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (215 zł) | 229 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (105 zł) | 68 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (595 zł) | 619 zł | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (268 zł) | 236 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (51 zł) | 49 zł | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 28 zł | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €877 (3,754 zł) | 3,065 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 1.04 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (154 zł) | 214 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (35 zł) | 22 zł | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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