Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (€8) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (€5.84) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (€2.76) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (€0.82) | €0.89 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (€2.97) | €1.63 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (€2.27) | €1.01 | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€3.66) | €4.36 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (€0.85) | €1.32 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (€0.74) | €1.22 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (€0.87) | €0.70 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (€7) | €4.71 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (€1.69) | €1.37 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (€0.86) | €0.85 | + 0% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 19% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,052 zł (€1,509) | €722 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,983 zł (€1,066) | €548 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (€156) | €166 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622 zł (€775) | €1,077 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,826 zł (€605) | €531 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 441 zł (€94) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (€12) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,868 zł (€400) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (€102) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (€8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (€5.88) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (€74) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (€31) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (€74) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (€89) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (€22,258) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.54) | €1.22 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (€24) | €28 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (€3.94) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (€29) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (€3.51) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.57) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (€2.82) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (€1.28) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.82) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (€13) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (€25) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (€13) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (€47) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (€38) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (€7) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (€3.41) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (€2.65) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (€519) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (€0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 zł (€31) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€3.77) | €4.00 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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