Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 163% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (73 zł) | 42 zł | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (39 zł) | 31 zł | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 (6 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.91 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (11 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (3.93 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (10 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (51 zł) | 34 zł | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (8 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 78% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 190% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,060 (15,458 zł) | 7,434 zł | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,597 (18,169 zł) | 5,174 zł | + 251% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (1,009 zł) | 757 zł | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,829 (14,292 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,892 (19,658 zł) | 3,079 zł | + 538% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (1,037 zł) | 393 zł | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (129 zł) | 57 zł | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (2,090 zł) | 1,888 zł | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (587 zł) | 579 zł | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (28 zł) | 38 zł | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (88 zł) | 35 zł | + 152% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (405 zł) | 310 zł | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (190 zł) | 156 zł | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (464 zł) | 348 zł | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (515 zł) | 403 zł | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 304% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 304% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (146,841 zł) | 120,428 zł | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (894 zł) | 108 zł | + 725% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (98 zł) | 35 zł | + 176% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (49 zł) | 28 zł | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (386 zł) | 149 zł | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (28 zł) | 11 zł | + 147% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (97 zł) | 72 zł | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (238 zł) | 126 zł | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (135 zł) | 58 zł | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (1,564 zł) | 233 zł | + 572% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (384 zł) | 197 zł | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (68 zł) | 31 zł | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (36 zł) | 14 zł | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (2,964 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.55 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (293 zł) | 158 zł | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (78 zł) | 18 zł | + 321% | |
TOTAL | + 163% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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