Cost of Living

Warsaw, Poland

Live cost-of-living data for Warsaw — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
32/ 10068% cheaper than New York
+25% rent since Jul 2026
$2,248/mo
Median Income
74/100
Safety
22%
Income Tax
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,224/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$967/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,137/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.85/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.1/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$30/month
One-Way Ticket$1/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.35/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$175/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$520/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$480/course
Entertainment
50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$56/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
58/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$750/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$44/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

200 Mbps
Internet Speed
$140
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Śródmieście, Powiśle, Wola

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warsaw cheap to live in?

Warsaw has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,160–$1,624 per month.

How much does rent cost in Warsaw?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Warsaw costs approximately $1,224/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $967/month.

Is Warsaw good for digital nomads?

Warsaw has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 200 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $140/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Warsaw?

The median net monthly salary in Warsaw is approximately $2,248 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

How does Warsaw compare to New York for cost of living?

Warsaw (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Warsaw.

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