Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 zł (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 zł (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 zł (€7) | €3.90 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.90 zł (€1.36) | €1.06 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 zł (€4.28) | €3.05 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 zł (€4.67) | €2.27 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 zł (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60 zł (€1.29) | €2.23 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.39 zł (€1.01) | €1.60 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (€1.50) | €1.14 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 zł (€20) | €7 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (€2.57) | €2.01 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.60 zł (€1.29) | €1.15 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 33% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,147 zł (€2,338) | €1,886 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,990 zł (€1,610) | €1,263 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,650 zł (€380) | €121 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,011 zł (€1,385) | €1,235 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,778 zł (€1,101) | €852 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,164 zł (€268) | €72 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87 zł (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,210 zł (€509) | €287 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 831 zł (€192) | €95 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (€15) | €10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 zł (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 405 zł (€93) | €73 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 zł (€42) | €30 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 469 zł (€108) | €81 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 712 zł (€164) | €86 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,634 zł (€33,320) | €28,498 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.59) | €1.62 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214 zł (€49) | €32 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 45 zł (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 61% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 zł (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 zł (€21) | €7 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 349 zł (€80) | €56 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (€7) | €3.86 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 zł (€6) | €3.31 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (€3.74) | €3.21 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 zł (€3.42) | €2.17 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 zł (€3.58) | €2.81 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 114 zł (€26) | €25 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 186 zł (€43) | €41 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (€17) | €19 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 zł (€111) | €49 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 266 zł (€61) | €54 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 zł (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.38) | €3.13 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł (€6) | €4.46 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,852 zł (€657) | €553 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 zł (€0.26) | €0.19 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 zł (€50) | €52 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 zł (€5.38) | €5.48 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,052 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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