Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (102 kr) | 112 kr | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (70 kr) | 85 kr | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (38 kr) | 61 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 zł (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (35 kr) | 36 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (29 kr) | 30 kr | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (42 kr) | 52 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11 zł (11 kr) | 29 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.84 zł (10 kr) | 12 kr | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 zł (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (93 kr) | 122 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.95 zł (10 kr) | 17 kr | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,162 zł (18,492 kr) | 14,659 kr | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,821 zł (12,447 kr) | 10,268 kr | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 733 zł (1,892 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,003 zł (10,335 kr) | 10,057 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,999 zł (7,745 kr) | 6,330 kr | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 zł (1,063 kr) | 410 kr | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63 zł (163 kr) | 359 kr | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (4,845 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł (1,188 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (83 kr) | 67 kr | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 zł (107 kr) | 203 kr | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 385 zł (993 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (420 kr) | 419 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 zł (892 kr) | 1,035 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 492 zł (1,271 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,864 zł (299,160 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (288 kr) | 601 kr | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (109 kr) | 319 kr | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (48 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (88 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 zł (413 kr) | 261 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (42 kr) | 41 kr | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 zł (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (31 kr) | 21 kr | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (187 kr) | 274 kr | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (318 kr) | 415 kr | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (140 kr) | 267 kr | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (639 kr) | 819 kr | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 140 zł (361 kr) | 847 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (87 kr) | 138 kr | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (38 kr) | 40 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (36 kr) | 70 kr | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (6,260 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (0.84 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176 zł (454 kr) | 290 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (46 kr) | 67 kr | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 632 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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