Cost of Living in Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw has a cost of living index of 52/100 (New York = 100). It is 48% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

52/100
Cost Index
$1,900/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety Index
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$980/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,650/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 32/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.3/kg
Dining OutScore: 35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$42/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6.5/meal
TransportationScore: 28/100
Monthly Transit Pass$30.5/month
One-Way Ticket$1.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.84/km
UtilitiesScore: 30/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$70/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 38/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 35/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$14/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 32/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centrum, Praga, Mokotów

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warsaw cheap to live in?

Warsaw has a cost of living index of 52/100, where New York = 100. It is 48% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in Warsaw?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Warsaw costs approximately $980/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $650/month.

Is Warsaw good for digital nomads?

Warsaw has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Warsaw?

The median net monthly salary in Warsaw is approximately $1,900 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

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

Warsaw (cost index 52) is 48% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,200/month by moving from New York to Warsaw.

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