Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Warsaw | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61 zł ($15) | $15 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 zł ($11) | $10 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 zł ($7) | $4.78 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 zł ($1.60) | $1.06 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 22 zł ($5.55) | $4.12 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 zł ($4.93) | $3.47 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 zł ($8) | $5.30 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł ($1.68) | $3.58 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54 zł ($1.38) | $2.45 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł ($1.53) | $2.36 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 zł ($17) | $17 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 zł ($2.96) | $1.88 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 zł ($1.89) | $2.18 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 40% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,698 zł ($2,657) | $1,357 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,781 zł ($1,932) | $944 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,650 zł ($410) | $196 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,756 zł ($1,429) | $964 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,684 zł ($1,163) | $776 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,164 zł ($289) | $157 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87 zł ($22) | $57 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,210 zł ($549) | $300 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 831 zł ($206) | $68 | + 202% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł ($16) | $10 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 zł ($31) | $44 | - 29% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 49% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 405 zł ($101) | $53 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 zł ($46) | $31 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł ($103) | $101 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 606 zł ($151) | $105 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,634 zł ($35,918) | $24,783 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.74) | $0.64 | + 170% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 187 zł ($46) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł ($9) | $14 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 zł ($11) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 zł ($22) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350 zł ($87) | $165 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł ($7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 zł ($7) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł ($4.31) | $4.04 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 zł ($4.28) | $3.31 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 zł ($3.74) | $2.18 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 zł ($32) | $15 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Warsaw | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 zł ($50) | $63 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł ($18) | $21 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 zł ($120) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 266 zł ($66) | $91 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 zł ($14) | $9 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł ($4.72) | $5.22 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł ($7) | $4.78 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,852 zł ($708) | $365 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 zł ($0.28) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 zł ($54) | $43 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,403 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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