Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (30,221 Shilling) | 20,171 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (23,653 Shilling) | 27,205 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (11,171 Shilling) | 11,977 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (3,331 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (12,028 Shilling) | 5,402 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (9,203 Shilling) | 3,791 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (14,807 Shilling) | 19,420 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (3,431 Shilling) | 10,878 Shilling | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (2,988 Shilling) | 4,117 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (3,524 Shilling) | 4,136 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (26,861 Shilling) | 32,743 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (6,833 Shilling) | 4,723 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (3,469 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,987 zł (6,052,347 Shilling) | 4,084,480 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,911 zł (4,254,530 Shilling) | 1,595,710 Shilling | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 zł (609,424 Shilling) | 282,572 Shilling | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,650 zł (3,162,164 Shilling) | 3,142,070 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,818 zł (2,441,026 Shilling) | 1,260,820 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 zł (337,952 Shilling) | 244,374 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (49,413 Shilling) | 119,219 Shilling | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (1,635,765 Shilling) | 847,924 Shilling | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (412,333 Shilling) | 681,964 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (30,622 Shilling) | 26,941 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (23,795 Shilling) | 76,632 Shilling | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 97% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (299,931 Shilling) | 65,735 Shilling | + 356% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (127,136 Shilling) | 91,369 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (297,891 Shilling) | 135,244 Shilling | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (361,750 Shilling) | 145,572 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (90,124,284 Shilling) | 34,086,900 Shilling | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (6,217 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (95,454 Shilling) | 110,065 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (29,557 Shilling) | 28,111 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (15,947 Shilling) | 14,028 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (29,412 Shilling) | 18,697 Shilling | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (119,228 Shilling) | 58,216 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (14,227 Shilling) | 17,408 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (10,423 Shilling) | 14,540 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (11,399 Shilling) | 22,898 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (5,186 Shilling) | 6,458 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (7,355 Shilling) | 5,595 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (54,106 Shilling) | 25,452 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 zł (89,173 Shilling) | 61,497 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (51,029 Shilling) | 46,019 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (191,354 Shilling) | 108,434 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (154,399 Shilling) | 139,126 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (26,934 Shilling) | 17,926 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (13,804 Shilling) | 13,285 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (10,719 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (2,100,134 Shilling) | 3,117,940 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (268 Shilling) | 496 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (122,642 Shilling) | 246,616 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (15,255 Shilling) | 14,877 Shilling | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 568 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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