Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł ($9) | $15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł ($6) | $9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł ($3.36) | $4.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 zł ($0.98) | $0.97 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł ($3.10) | $3.41 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł ($2.58) | $4.40 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł ($3.72) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11 zł ($0.95) | $3.55 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.84 zł ($0.88) | $1.90 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 zł ($0.92) | $5.88 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł ($8) | $17 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($1.97) | $2.71 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.95 zł ($0.91) | $2.51 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,662 zł ($1,537) | $1,961 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,930 zł ($1,137) | $1,390 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 733 zł ($169) | $246 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,234 zł ($977) | $1,474 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,894 zł ($668) | $1,010 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 zł ($95) | $140 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63 zł ($15) | $53 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł ($433) | $290 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł ($106) | $138 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 zł ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 385 zł ($89) | $65 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 zł ($36) | $71 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 zł ($80) | $97 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 492 zł ($114) | $188 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,864 zł ($26,728) | $27,148 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.66) | $0.92 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł ($26) | $57 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.25) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 zł ($37) | $116 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł ($3.79) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł ($3.86) | $2.41 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł ($3.04) | $3.07 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 zł ($2.00) | $4.05 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł ($2.76) | $1.73 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł ($17) | $31 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł ($28) | $43 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($12) | $20 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł ($57) | $71 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 140 zł ($32) | $70 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł ($3.36) | $4.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł ($3.22) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł ($559) | $627 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł ($0.08) | $0.39 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176 zł ($41) | $46 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł ($4.08) | $9 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 859 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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