Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (€3.41) | €5.99 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 zł (€0.96) | €1.29 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€3.10) | €2.96 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (€2.61) | €3.43 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€3.75) | €5.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 zł (€0.89) | €2.47 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.53 zł (€0.78) | €1.23 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 zł (€0.89) | €2.82 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.82) | €2.93 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (€0.96) | €1.97 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,074 zł (€1,559) | €2,051 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,968 zł (€1,095) | €1,796 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 642 zł (€142) | €84 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,729 zł (€822) | €1,552 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,912 zł (€642) | €1,178 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 zł (€78) | €51 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (€13) | €16 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (€414) | €340 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (€105) | €88 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 zł (€8) | €38 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 zł (€79) | €89 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€32) | €43 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (€77) | €99 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 zł (€102) | €146 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (€22,931) | €23,248 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.62) | €2.17 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (€25) | €62 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (€9) | €22 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€4.06) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (€35) | €78 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.62) | €3.94 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (€3.11) | €3.13 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.90) | €3.69 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (€1.78) | €1.77 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (€2.52) | €1.84 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (€16) | €26 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (€27) | €44 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (€13) | €30 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (€55) | €110 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (€39) | €85 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (€3.21) | €4.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (€3.06) | €7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€534) | €437 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (€0.07) | €0.08 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (€31) | €53 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.96) | €9 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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