Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (75 zł) | 40 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (41 zł) | 29 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (5.04 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (10 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (9 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (4.83 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 32 zł | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (5.39 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (7,652 zł) | 7,236 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (5,802 zł) | 5,114 zł | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (814 zł) | 733 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (4,833 zł) | 3,963 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (3,617 zł) | 2,992 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (582 zł) | 412 zł | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (117 zł) | 57 zł | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (2,077 zł) | 1,877 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (395 zł) | 460 zł | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (24 zł) | 32 zł | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (66 zł) | 41 zł | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (373 zł) | 312 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (209 zł) | 148 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (391 zł) | 348 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (497 zł) | 408 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,416 (122,996 zł) | 119,791 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (313 zł) | 110 zł | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (86 zł) | 45 zł | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (44 zł) | 34 zł | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (201 zł) | 160 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (96 zł) | 77 zł | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (191 zł) | 121 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (88 zł) | 59 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (846 zł) | 248 zł | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (352 zł) | 192 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 34 zł | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (2,155 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.36 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (141 zł) | 158 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 614 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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