Cost of Living Comparison Between Warsaw and Berlin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Berlin is 31.2% higher than in Warsaw (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Berlin is 29.5% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Rent Prices in Berlin are 25.4% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Restaurant Prices in Berlin are 32.6% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Groceries Prices in Berlin are 37.5% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Berlin is 35.9% higher than in Warsaw | |
Restaurants | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (9.46 €) |
63.40 zł (15.00 €) |
+58.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
210.00 zł (49.68 €) |
264.18 zł (62.50 €) |
+25.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 zł (8.28 €) |
50.72 zł (12.00 €) |
+44.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
18.00 zł (4.26 €) |
20.71 zł (4.90 €) |
+15.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
18.00 zł (4.26 €) |
16.91 zł (4.00 €) |
-6.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
15.55 zł (3.68 €) |
16.29 zł (3.85 €) |
+4.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.11 zł (1.92 €) |
12.82 zł (3.03 €) |
+58.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.36 zł (1.74 €) |
10.67 zł (2.52 €) |
+45.0 % |
Markets | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
4.18 zł (0.99 €) |
4.91 zł (1.16 €) |
+17.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.63 zł (1.09 €) |
7.25 zł (1.72 €) |
+56.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.12 zł (0.74 €) |
5.23 zł (1.24 €) |
+67.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.67 zł (3.23 €) |
14.31 zł (3.38 €) |
+4.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.86 zł (4.22 €) |
23.74 zł (5.62 €) |
+32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.22 zł (2.89 €) |
20.12 zł (4.76 €) |
+64.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
25.50 zł (6.03 €) |
29.05 zł (6.87 €) |
+13.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.23 zł (0.53 €) |
5.66 zł (1.34 €) |
+153.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.07 zł (0.73 €) |
3.39 zł (0.80 €) |
+10.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.45 zł (0.82 €) |
5.04 zł (1.19 €) |
+46.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
5.35 zł (1.27 €) |
6.24 zł (1.48 €) |
+16.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.69 zł (0.40 €) |
3.68 zł (0.87 €) |
+117.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.95 zł (0.46 €) |
3.33 zł (0.79 €) |
+70.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.78 zł (1.37 €) |
6.04 zł (1.43 €) |
+4.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.56 zł (0.60 €) |
4.16 zł (0.98 €) |
+62.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 zł (7.10 €) |
25.36 zł (6.00 €) |
-15.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.25 zł (1.24 €) |
4.27 zł (1.01 €) |
-18.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.42 zł (1.75 €) |
6.49 zł (1.54 €) |
-12.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
21.99 zł (5.20 €) |
36.77 zł (8.70 €) |
+67.2 % |
Transportation | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.20 zł (0.99 €) |
16.06 zł (3.80 €) |
+282.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
110.00 zł (26.02 €) |
249.39 zł (59.00 €) |
+126.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
10.00 zł (2.37 €) |
21.13 zł (5.00 €) |
+111.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
8.05 zł (1.90 €) |
19.05 zł (4.51 €) |
+136.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 zł (11.83 €) |
139.49 zł (33.00 €) |
+179.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.37 zł (1.51 €) |
7.19 zł (1.70 €) |
+12.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 zł (28,389.66 €) |
118,352.96 zł (28,000.00 €) |
-1.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
121,136.84 zł (28,658.61 €) |
133,111.57 zł (31,491.60 €) |
+9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,345.75 zł (318.38 €) |
1,371.07 zł (324.37 €) |
+1.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
38.81 zł (9.18 €) |
65.94 zł (15.60 €) |
+69.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
64.82 zł (15.33 €) |
186.10 zł (44.03 €) |
+187.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
179.57 zł (42.48 €) |
140.19 zł (33.17 €) |
-21.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
107.17 zł (25.36 €) |
121.59 zł (28.76 €) |
+13.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
35.00 zł (8.28 €) |
53.89 zł (12.75 €) |
+54.0 % |
Childcare | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,103.97 zł (497.76 €) |
519.91 zł (123.00 €) |
-75.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
58,176.47 zł (13,763.42 €) |
34,671.08 zł (8,202.50 €) |
-40.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
368.30 zł (87.13 €) |
324.16 zł (76.69 €) |
-12.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
178.42 zł (42.21 €) |
157.96 zł (37.37 €) |
-11.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
352.13 zł (83.31 €) |
389.89 zł (92.24 €) |
+10.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
421.56 zł (99.73 €) |
474.62 zł (112.29 €) |
+12.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,296.67 zł (1,016.51 €) |
5,209.30 zł (1,232.42 €) |
+21.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,342.42 zł (790.75 €) |
3,747.87 zł (886.67 €) |
+12.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,678.12 zł (1,816.49 €) |
9,943.76 zł (2,352.50 €) |
+29.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,485.71 zł (1,297.81 €) |
7,184.57 zł (1,699.73 €) |
+31.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,297.78 zł (543.61 €) |
3,005.09 zł (710.95 €) |
+30.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,460.53 zł (345.53 €) |
2,096.20 zł (495.92 €) |
+43.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Warsaw Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
7,627.01 zł (1,804.40 €) |
13,419.53 zł (3,174.80 €) |
+75.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.32 | 3.61 | -50.6 % |
| Last update: | 13 November 2025 | 15 November 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Dresden | 120.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifhorn, Niedersachsen | 153.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chemnitz | 164.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hildesheim | 177.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamburg | 179.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hanover | 179.95 miles |