Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (102 zł) | 40 zł | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (56 zł) | 29 zł | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (4.73 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 (22 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 436% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (8 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (14 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (86 zł) | 32 zł | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (9 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,224 (14,105 zł) | 7,236 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,480 (10,851 zł) | 5,114 zł | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (862 zł) | 733 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,463 (10,776 zł) | 3,963 zł | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,691 (7,397 zł) | 2,992 zł | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (501 zł) | 412 zł | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (167 zł) | 57 zł | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (1,545 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (573 zł) | 460 zł | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (69 zł) | 32 zł | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (133 zł) | 41 zł | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (237 zł) | 312 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (252 zł) | 148 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (404 zł) | 348 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (598 zł) | 408 zł | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,573 (120,628 zł) | 119,791 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (5.52 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (407 zł) | 110 zł | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (96 zł) | 42 zł | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (66 zł) | 34 zł | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (767 zł) | 160 zł | + 380% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (27 zł) | 9 zł | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (139 zł) | 73 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (304 zł) | 121 zł | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (141 zł) | 60 zł | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (838 zł) | 248 zł | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (464 zł) | 192 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (65 zł) | 34 zł | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $355 (1,554 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.77 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (271 zł) | 158 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (54 zł) | 18 zł | + 191% | |
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TOTAL | + 111% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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