Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (84 zł) | 39 zł | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (44 zł) | 29 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.35 (5.68 zł) | 4.37 zł | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.86 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 (22 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 443% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 (14 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (14 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (66 zł) | 36 zł | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (14 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,489 (18,839 zł) | 7,074 zł | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,952 (12,389 zł) | 4,968 zł | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (901 zł) | 642 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,354 (9,880 zł) | 3,729 zł | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,866 (7,829 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (423 zł) | 354 zł | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (239 zł) | 58 zł | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (1,367 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (526 zł) | 476 zł | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (51 zł) | 32 zł | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $55 (230 zł) | 36 zł | + 543% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (249 zł) | 359 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (150 zł) | 147 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (411 zł) | 351 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (564 zł) | 462 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (108,107 zł) | 104,038 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (4.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $111 (467 zł) | 112 zł | + 318% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (75 zł) | 42 zł | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (32 zł) | 18 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (447 zł) | 159 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (119 zł) | 73 zł | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (271 zł) | 123 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (111 zł) | 58 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (1,164 zł) | 248 zł | + 370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (395 zł) | 178 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (63 zł) | 34 zł | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 (1,957 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.73 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (385 zł) | 142 zł | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (47 zł) | 18 zł | + 161% | |
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TOTAL | + 120% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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