Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Wonju, South Korea
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (₩9,089) | ₩9,500 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (₩5,834) | ₩5,655 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (₩2,931) | ₩4,250 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.99 zł (₩880) | ₩2,200 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (₩2,968) | ₩3,350 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (₩1,846) | ₩4,500 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (₩3,629) | ₩11,600 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł (₩1,060) | ₩9,000 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.01 zł (₩886) | ₩7,000 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.41 zł (₩1,003) | ₩1,850 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (₩8,907) | ₩27,000 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (₩1,940) | ₩2,450 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.09 zł (₩909) | ₩2,350 | - 61% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 zł (₩1,507,470) | ₩800,000 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,949 zł (₩1,161,462) | ₩500,000 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł (₩160,695) | ₩275,000 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,595 zł (₩1,057,252) | ₩700,000 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,453 zł (₩721,538) | ₩461,905 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 464 zł (₩136,411) | ₩225,000 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (₩13,539) | ₩31,196 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł (₩545,988) | ₩600,000 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł (₩113,892) | ₩80,000 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (₩10,611) | ₩9,500 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (₩6,586) | ₩10,000 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 68% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 68% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 zł (₩82,064) | ₩80,000 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł (₩53,162) | ₩250,000 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305 zł (₩89,677) | ₩105,000 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł (₩106,165) | ₩120,000 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,891 zł (₩22,908,695) | ₩19,000,000 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 zł (₩1,352) | ₩1,650 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (₩31,633) | ₩18,000 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (₩9,374) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (₩4,306) | ₩2,300 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (₩8,228) | ₩4,000 | + 106% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (₩40,007) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (₩4,244) | ₩6,000 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (₩3,034) | ₩4,000 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (₩3,879) | ₩4,500 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91 zł (₩1,739) | ₩4,000 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (₩2,154) | ₩2,000 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 zł (₩16,859) | ₩63,000 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 zł (₩21,708) | ₩32,500 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 zł (₩18,738) | ₩12,000 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (₩58,462) | ₩125,000 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł (₩43,126) | ₩87,500 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (₩6,580) | ₩10,000 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (₩3,277) | ₩4,750 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (₩3,191) | ₩3,250 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł (₩608,810) | ₩1,000,000 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (₩90) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł (₩31,229) | ₩58,000 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (₩5,264) | ₩3,600 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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