Poland
Poland's resilient, rebuilt capital blending a reconstructed Old Town with modern skyscrapers. A fast-growing business hub with an increasingly vibrant food and cultural scene.
#104 of 250
5% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 534
Based on NYC = 100 index
Warsaw is the 104. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 534 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 69% below the median: chicken breast (1kg) $ 8, milk (1 liter) $ 0.81.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
24 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/warsaw. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 942.58 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 891.63 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 2,165.39 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,401.14 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Bread (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Taxi Start | 2.55 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.27 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.70 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 97.86 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 29.14 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, European Entertainment Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 7.13 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 20.38 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 61.14 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 35.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 42.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 105.46 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 56.04 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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