Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 74% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 96% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 zł (R 253) | R 177 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 zł (R 187) | R 91 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 zł (R 145) | R 53 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 zł (R 32) | R 24 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (R 90) | R 52 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 zł (R 105) | R 29 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 zł (R 174) | R 121 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 zł (R 28) | R 30 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.59 zł (R 26) | R 24 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.57 zł (R 26) | R 23 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 zł (R 302) | R 124 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 zł (R 57) | R 26 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 zł (R 40) | R 14 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 145% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,258 zł (R 42,522) | R 14,758 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,583 zł (R 30,235) | R 12,628 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,036 zł (R 9,350) | R 2,181 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,306 zł (R 24,372) | R 9,335 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,132 zł (R 18,979) | R 8,959 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,405 zł (R 6,456) | R 1,928 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 zł (R 349) | R 662 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,321 zł (R 10,659) | R 5,457 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 842 zł (R 3,868) | R 1,736 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 zł (R 383) | R 128 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 zł (R 459) | R 92 | + 397% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 399 zł (R 1,833) | R 887 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 zł (R 846) | R 768 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 405 zł (R 1,860) | R 1,646 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 zł (R 2,680) | R 1,348 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,570 zł (R 645,664) | R 440,461 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R 34) | R 25 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 zł (R 817) | R 988 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł (R 160) | R 185 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 161% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 zł (R 230) | R 89 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 zł (R 469) | R 248 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 378 zł (R 1,735) | R 522 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 zł (R 144) | R 52 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 zł (R 134) | R 39 | + 242% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (R 81) | R 72 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 zł (R 83) | R 34 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 zł (R 72) | R 26 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 zł (R 731) | R 137 | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 93% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 234 zł (R 1,076) | R 498 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 zł (R 305) | R 249 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 617 zł (R 2,834) | R 963 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 238 zł (R 1,091) | R 690 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 zł (R 222) | R 102 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (R 81) | R 35 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł (R 125) | R 39 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,004 zł (R 13,798) | R 9,905 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04 zł (R 4.77) | R 1.72 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208 zł (R 955) | R 649 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 zł (R 104) | R 54 | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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