Cost of living in Paris (France) is 32% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 28% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Paris | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (84 zł) | 50 zł | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (50 zł) | 40 zł | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (33 zł) | 25 zł | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (6 zł) | 5.63 zł | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.70 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 30 zł | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (10 zł) | 5.49 zł | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (10 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.22 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (46 zł) | 60 zł | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.84 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (5.45 zł) | 6 zł | - 10% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 42% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,606 (15,069 zł) | 9,668 zł | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,750 (11,491 zł) | 6,984 zł | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €235 (980 zł) | 1,288 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,044 (8,544 zł) | 5,273 zł | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,608 (6,721 zł) | 4,362 zł | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (518 zł) | 794 zł | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (102 zł) | 78 zł | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €360 (1,506 zł) | 2,243 zł | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (751 zł) | 696 zł | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (44 zł) | 46 zł | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (71 zł) | 55 zł | + 29% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (428 zł) | 428 zł | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (212 zł) | 216 zł | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (452 zł) | 426 zł | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (466 zł) | 669 zł | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 54% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,009 (129,586 zł) | 141,560 zł | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (353 zł) | 171 zł | + 106% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (81 zł) | 49 zł | + 66% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 36% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (14 zł) | 28 zł | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (27 zł) | 57 zł | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (109 zł) | 306 zł | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.32 (22 zł) | 22 zł | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.61 (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (98 zł) | 153 zł | - 36% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 17% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Paris | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (213 zł) | 166 zł | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (106 zł) | 75 zł | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (450 zł) | 554 zł | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (372 zł) | 305 zł | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (56 zł) | 49 zł | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (32 zł) | 21 zł | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (1,978 zł) | 2,760 zł | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (1.46 zł) | 1.06 zł | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (140 zł) | 230 zł | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (49 zł) | 28 zł | + 79% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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For example, you would need at least 39,471 zł (€9,445) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 30,000 zł in Warsaw.
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