5.5% above the Poland average
Ranked #301 of 558 cities · More expensive than 46.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to Poland average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | PLN 4,395/mo ≈ $1,146 | PLN 3,388/mo ≈ $883 | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom | PLN 7,943/mo ≈ $2,071 | PLN 5,624/mo ≈ $1,466 | 23% |
Warsaw has a composite cost index of 39.2 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 68 country PLI x 1.05 city factor
Warsaw is average by global standards (ranked #301 of 558 cities). It is 5.5% more expensive than the Poland average, based on 9 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Poland earning PLN 218,494 gross take home PLN 11,650/month after tax (36% effective rate). See full Poland tax calculator →
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