Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Welkom, South Africa
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 39% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (R 119) | R 53 | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (R 75) | R 45 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (R 38) | R 31 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02 zł (R 11) | R 11 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (R 38) | R 26 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (R 25) | R 18 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (R 47) | R 43 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89 zł (R 15) | R 22 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.98 zł (R 11) | R 16 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 zł (R 13) | R 19 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (R 110) | R 74 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (R 25) | R 18 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 zł (R 12) | R 7 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 zł (R 19,348) | R 7,292 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,949 zł (R 14,907) | R 5,656 | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł (R 2,063) | R 2,024 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,595 zł (R 13,570) | R 8,000 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,453 zł (R 9,261) | R 6,000 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 464 zł (R 1,751) | R 1,527 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (R 174) | R 658 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł (R 7,008) | R 5,080 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł (R 1,462) | R 1,236 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (R 136) | R 87 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (R 85) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 38% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 zł (R 1,053) | R 858 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł (R 682) | R 470 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305 zł (R 1,151) | R 836 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł (R 1,363) | R 1,000 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,891 zł (R 294,030) | R 369,348 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 zł (R 17) | R 15 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (R 406) | R 586 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (R 120) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (R 55) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (R 106) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (R 513) | R 400 | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (R 54) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (R 39) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (R 50) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91 zł (R 22) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (R 28) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 zł (R 216) | R 120 | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 zł (R 279) | R 225 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 zł (R 240) | R 147 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (R 750) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł (R 554) | R 400 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (R 84) | R 39 | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (R 42) | R 18 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (R 41) | R 15 | + 173% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł (R 7,814) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (R 1.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł (R 401) | R 300 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (R 68) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least R 25,285 (6,698 zł) in Warsaw to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 22,000 in Welkom.
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