Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.81) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (€2.74) | €4.51 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (€0.82) | €1.28 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€2.95) | €3.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.26) | €2.44 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€3.63) | €5.20 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (€0.84) | €2.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (€0.73) | €1.11 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (€0.87) | €2.45 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.68) | €2.63 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (€0.85) | €1.03 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,987 zł (€1,486) | €1,677 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,911 zł (€1,044) | €1,225 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 zł (€150) | €166 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,650 zł (€776) | €1,448 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,818 zł (€599) | €1,004 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 zł (€83) | €229 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (€12) | €43 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (€402) | €424 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (€101) | €115 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (€8) | €5.60 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (€5.84) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (€74) | €63 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€31) | €34 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (€73) | €90 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (€89) | €97 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (€22,125) | €29,004 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.53) | €1.84 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€23) | €63 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (€7) | €21 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.91) | €5.43 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (€29) | €55 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.49) | €4.32 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.56) | €2.39 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.80) | €4.57 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (€1.27) | €1.67 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.81) | €2.89 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (€13) | €15 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 zł (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (€47) | €54 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (€38) | €66 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (€3.39) | €3.33 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.63) | €6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€516) | €437 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.07) | €0.25 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (€30) | €47 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.74) | €15 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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