Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 56% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (R 120) | R 69 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (R 76) | R 40 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (R 38) | R 32 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02 zł (R 12) | R 10 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (R 39) | R 14 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (R 25) | R 10 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (R 48) | R 34 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89 zł (R 15) | R 12 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.98 zł (R 11) | R 14 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 zł (R 13) | R 19 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (R 111) | R 49 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (R 25) | R 17 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 zł (R 12) | R 7 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 104% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 zł (R 19,598) | R 6,086 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,949 zł (R 15,100) | R 6,000 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 zł (R 2,089) | R 1,270 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,595 zł (R 13,745) | R 1,835 | + 649% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,453 zł (R 9,381) | R 1,682 | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 464 zł (R 1,773) | R 375 | + 373% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (R 176) | R 549 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,856 zł (R 7,098) | R 5,000 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 zł (R 1,481) | R 1,343 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (R 138) | R 65 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (R 86) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 86% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 zł (R 1,067) | R 638 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 zł (R 691) | R 307 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305 zł (R 1,166) | R 1,000 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 zł (R 1,380) | R 850 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,891 zł (R 297,832) | R 270,046 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 zł (R 18) | R 13 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (R 411) | R 350 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (R 122) | R 69 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (R 56) | R 150 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (R 107) | R 120 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (R 520) | R 350 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 zł (R 55) | R 59 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (R 39) | R 29 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (R 50) | R 54 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91 zł (R 23) | R 26 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (R 28) | R 17 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 zł (R 219) | R 73 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 zł (R 282) | R 275 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 zł (R 244) | R 109 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199 zł (R 760) | R 650 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 147 zł (R 561) | R 348 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (R 86) | R 45 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (R 43) | R 19 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (R 41) | R 14 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,070 zł (R 7,915) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (R 1.17) | R 1.40 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 zł (R 406) | R 345 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (R 68) | R 33 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 712 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 52% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 28,873 (7,551 zł) in Warsaw to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 19,000 in Worcester.
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