Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 zł ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł ($7) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł ($3.64) | $3.43 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 zł ($1.06) | $1.12 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł ($3.37) | $2.52 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł ($2.80) | $3.99 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł ($4.04) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11 zł ($1.03) | $3.65 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.84 zł ($0.96) | $1.64 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 zł ($1.06) | $2.10 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł ($8) | $17 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($2.14) | $1.95 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.95 zł ($0.99) | $1.23 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,236 zł ($1,810) | $1,077 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,114 zł ($1,279) | $850 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 733 zł ($183) | $196 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,963 zł ($991) | $781 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,992 zł ($748) | $533 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 zł ($103) | $122 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł ($14) | $40 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł ($469) | $322 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł ($115) | $90 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł ($8) | $10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 zł ($10) | $12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312 zł ($78) | $50 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 zł ($37) | $37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 zł ($87) | $94 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 zł ($102) | $79 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,791 zł ($29,964) | $21,332 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.81) | $0.82 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł ($28) | $32 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 45 zł ($11) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.60) | $5.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 zł ($40) | $78 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł ($4.11) | $5.13 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł ($4.19) | $3.42 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.30) | $4.39 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 zł ($2.17) | $2.82 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł ($2.99) | $2.06 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 zł ($19) | $15 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121 zł ($30) | $36 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł ($15) | $25 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł ($62) | $58 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł ($48) | $58 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł ($8) | $9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł ($3.52) | $4.39 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł ($3.49) | $5.92 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł ($606) | $419 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 158 zł ($40) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł ($4.58) | $8 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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