Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (77 zł) | 42 zł | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (46 zł) | 31 zł | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (5.26 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (17 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 325% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (8 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (13 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (77 zł) | 34 zł | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (12 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 173% | |
Housing | + 174% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (19,528 zł) | 7,434 zł | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (12,708 zł) | 5,174 zł | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (659 zł) | 757 zł | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (15,462 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 273% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (9,690 zł) | 3,079 zł | + 215% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (421 zł) | 393 zł | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (246 zł) | 57 zł | + 331% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (1,309 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (493 zł) | 579 zł | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (62 zł) | 38 zł | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (103 zł) | 35 zł | + 195% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (265 zł) | 310 zł | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (248 zł) | 156 zł | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (462 zł) | 348 zł | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (581 zł) | 403 zł | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 161% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (109,455 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (3.97 zł) | 7 zł | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (544 zł) | 108 zł | + 402% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (135 zł) | 35 zł | + 280% | |
Personal Care | + 124% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (83 zł) | 28 zł | + 199% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (438 zł) | 149 zł | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 144% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (29 zł) | 11 zł | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (27 zł) | 8 zł | + 230% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (128 zł) | 72 zł | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 183% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (265 zł) | 126 zł | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (137 zł) | 58 zł | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (1,256 zł) | 233 zł | + 440% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (569 zł) | 197 zł | + 189% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (78 zł) | 31 zł | + 151% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (39 zł) | 14 zł | + 183% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (2,499 zł) | 2,833 zł | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (2.68 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 599% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (563 zł) | 158 zł | + 256% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (65 zł) | 18 zł | + 250% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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