Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (94 zł) | 39 zł | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (44 zł) | 29 zł | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (4.42 zł) | 4.37 zł | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.35 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.99 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (36 zł) | 17 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.40 (18 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (11 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (12 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (75 zł) | 36 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (10 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,039 (12,555 zł) | 7,074 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,968 (8,130 zł) | 4,968 zł | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (819 zł) | 642 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,123 (8,771 zł) | 3,729 zł | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,478 (6,107 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (593 zł) | 354 zł | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (223 zł) | 63 zł | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $241 (994 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (737 zł) | 476 zł | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (48 zł) | 32 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (174 zł) | 36 zł | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (259 zł) | 359 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (203 zł) | 147 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (401 zł) | 351 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (551 zł) | 462 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,223 (120,745 zł) | 104,038 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (3.36 zł) | 7 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (199 zł) | 112 zł | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $42 (173 zł) | 42 zł | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.63 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (110 zł) | 34 zł | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (532 zł) | 159 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.53 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (5.26 zł) | 11 zł | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (93 zł) | 73 zł | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (247 zł) | 123 zł | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (110 zł) | 58 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (808 zł) | 248 zł | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (348 zł) | 178 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (54 zł) | 34 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $453 (1,872 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.62 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (198 zł) | 142 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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