Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Warsaw 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Warsaw is 24.2% lower than in Berlin (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Warsaw is 23.8% lower than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Warsaw are 22.7% lower than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Warsaw are 22.9% lower than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Warsaw are 25.2% lower than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Warsaw is 21.2% lower than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (63.30 zł) |
9.48 € (40.00 zł) |
-36.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
60.00 € (253.20 zł) |
49.76 € (210.00 zł) |
-17.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
12.00 € (50.64 zł) |
8.29 € (35.00 zł) |
-30.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.50 € (18.99 zł) |
4.27 € (18.00 zł) |
-5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 € (16.88 zł) |
4.27 € (18.00 zł) |
+6.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.93 € (16.59 zł) |
3.84 € (16.20 zł) |
-2.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.20 € (13.50 zł) |
2.07 € (8.73 zł) |
-35.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.59 € (10.95 zł) |
1.90 € (8.01 zł) |
-26.8 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.11 € (4.67 zł) |
0.98 € (4.13 zł) |
-11.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.72 € (7.27 zł) |
1.15 € (4.86 zł) |
-33.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.37 € (5.78 zł) |
0.74 € (3.12 zł) |
-46.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.23 € (13.62 zł) |
3.38 € (14.26 zł) |
+4.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.70 € (24.05 zł) |
4.10 € (17.31 zł) |
-28.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.05 € (21.33 zł) |
2.88 € (12.14 zł) |
-43.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
7.06 € (29.80 zł) |
6.45 € (27.22 zł) |
-8.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.36 € (5.74 zł) |
0.57 € (2.40 zł) |
-58.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.80 € (3.39 zł) |
0.72 € (3.06 zł) |
-9.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.09 € (4.59 zł) |
0.85 € (3.57 zł) |
-22.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.36 € (5.75 zł) |
1.31 € (5.53 zł) |
-4.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.82 € (3.45 zł) |
0.41 € (1.71 zł) |
-50.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.61 € (2.58 zł) |
0.46 € (1.93 zł) |
-25.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.34 € (5.68 zł) |
1.39 € (5.85 zł) |
+3.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.88 € (3.72 zł) |
0.64 € (2.69 zł) |
-27.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.00 € (25.32 zł) |
7.11 € (30.00 zł) |
+18.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.01 € (4.27 zł) |
1.25 € (5.28 zł) |
+23.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.53 € (6.45 zł) |
1.84 € (7.78 zł) |
+20.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
9.00 € (37.98 zł) |
5.45 € (23.00 zł) |
-39.4 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.80 € (16.04 zł) |
1.00 € (4.20 zł) |
-73.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
61.50 € (259.53 zł) |
26.07 € (110.00 zł) |
-57.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 € (21.10 zł) |
2.37 € (10.00 zł) |
-52.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.51 € (19.02 zł) |
1.91 € (8.05 zł) |
-57.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.00 € (139.26 zł) |
11.85 € (50.00 zł) |
-64.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.70 € (7.19 zł) |
1.44 € (6.08 zł) |
-15.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
29,395.00 € (124,045.23 zł) |
28,411.52 € (119,895.00 zł) |
-3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
33,539.19 € (141,533.47 zł) |
28,001.49 € (118,164.71 zł) |
-16.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
338.09 € (1,426.70 zł) |
284.40 € (1,200.14 zł) |
-15.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
15.75 € (66.46 zł) |
8.53 € (36.00 zł) |
-45.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
43.92 € (185.35 zł) |
15.95 € (67.30 zł) |
-63.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
30.81 € (130.01 zł) |
43.62 € (184.08 zł) |
+41.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
28.18 € (118.90 zł) |
25.28 € (106.67 zł) |
-10.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
14.00 € (59.08 zł) |
8.29 € (35.00 zł) |
-40.8 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
114.44 € (482.95 zł) |
522.77 € (2,206.06 zł) |
+356.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
9,587.50 € (40,458.71 zł) |
13,920.89 € (58,745.36 zł) |
+45.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
78.30 € (330.41 zł) |
90.94 € (383.75 zł) |
+16.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
34.00 € (143.48 zł) |
41.52 € (175.21 zł) |
+22.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
88.57 € (373.77 zł) |
85.10 € (359.10 zł) |
-3.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
100.15 € (422.64 zł) |
101.67 € (429.05 zł) |
+1.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,287.22 € (5,432.00 zł) |
1,043.62 € (4,404.00 zł) |
-18.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
920.19 € (3,883.16 zł) |
794.70 € (3,353.57 zł) |
-13.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,430.00 € (10,254.46 zł) |
1,822.91 € (7,692.59 zł) |
-25.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,835.71 € (7,746.61 zł) |
1,345.01 € (5,675.86 zł) |
-26.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
681.75 € (2,876.94 zł) |
512.76 € (2,163.82 zł) |
-24.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
478.02 € (2,017.22 zł) |
323.99 € (1,367.23 zł) |
-32.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,153.86 € (13,309.10 zł) |
1,894.41 € (7,994.31 zł) |
-39.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.51 | 7.09 | +101.9 % |
| Last update: | 11 February 2026 | 10 February 2026 | |
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