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
30/ 10070% cheaper than New York
-3% rent since Jul 2026
$1,950/mo
Median Income
74/100
Safety
18%
Income Tax
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$680/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,750/month
Food & Groceries
35/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
30/100
Monthly Transit Pass$30/month
One-Way Ticket$1.1/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.95/km
Utilities
25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$30/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
45/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair
Personal Care
35/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$48/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
40/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$600/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$15/pack
Fitness & Sports
40/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

150 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Wola, Mokotów, Praga Północ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warsaw cheap to live in?

Warsaw has a cost of living index of 30/100, where New York = 100. It is 70% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,080–$1,512 per month.

How much does rent cost in Warsaw?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Warsaw costs approximately $950/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $680/month.

Is Warsaw good for digital nomads?

Warsaw has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 150 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Warsaw?

The median net monthly salary in Warsaw is approximately $1,950 USD. The income tax rate is around 18%.

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

Warsaw (cost index 30) is 70% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,750/month by moving from New York to Warsaw.

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