Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 35% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (79 zł) | 47 zł | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (48 zł) | 37 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (28 zł) | 22 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (7 zł) | 4.90 zł | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.94 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 31 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (9 zł) | 4.91 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.22 (9 zł) | 3.57 zł | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (5.00 zł) | 4.42 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (47 zł) | 57 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,052 (8,746 zł) | 7,662 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,199 (5,110 zł) | 7,625 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (1,133 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,266 (5,394 zł) | 5,753 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €858 (3,657 zł) | 4,614 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (425 zł) | 917 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (98 zł) | 82 zł | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €456 (1,945 zł) | 2,176 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (797 zł) | 563 zł | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (53 zł) | 37 zł | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (65 zł) | 57 zł | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 27% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (401 zł) | 552 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (161 zł) | 220 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (429 zł) | 462 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (526 zł) | 930 zł | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 17% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,001 (115,062 zł) | 140,414 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (235 zł) | 148 zł | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (71 zł) | 100 zł | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 13% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (65 zł) | 32 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (38 zł) | 53 zł | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (634 zł) | 314 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €9 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (94 zł) | 147 zł | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (198 zł) | 153 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (97 zł) | 77 zł | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €133 (565 zł) | 663 zł | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (349 zł) | 306 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (55 zł) | 46 zł | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.03 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (2,140 zł) | 2,665 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (1.42 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (171 zł) | 247 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (28 zł) | 61 zł | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,628 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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