Warsaw vs Berlin Cost of Living
Warsaw (Poland) · Overall index 43.7 — Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5
Summary
- Overall, Berlin is 38% more expensive than Warsaw.
- Rent in Berlin is 51% more expensive than in Warsaw.
- Transport in Berlin is 45% more expensive than in Warsaw.
| Item | Warsaw | Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +51% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,086 | $1,809 | +67% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $802 | $1,061 | +32% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,986 | $3,318 | +67% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $1,981 | +41% |
| Groceries | +34% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.08 | +59% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.17 | $2.73 | +26% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.15 | $4.17 | +32% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.02 | $3.78 | +25% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.81 | $10.7 | +21% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.92 | $10.3 | +49% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.2 | $16 | +57% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | $3.81 | +35% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.31 | $1.58 | +21% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.71 | +36% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.02 | +38% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.86 | $2.23 | +20% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.26 | +36% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.37 | $2 | +46% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.5 | $2 | +33% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.67 | $11.1 | +15% |
| Transport | +45% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.22 | $1.87 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.2 | $84.3 | +56% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $2.71 | +41% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.01 | $1.27 | +26% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.52 | $0.74 | +42% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,802 | $21,143 | +53% |
| Dining out | +40% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.3 | $15.6 | +38% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.9 | $88.5 | +38% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.9 | $8.01 | +36% |
| Cappuccino | $2.68 | $3.38 | +26% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2.05 | +72% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.69 | $4.83 | +31% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $6.19 | +66% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $1.43 | +20% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38 | $47.6 | +25% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.9 | $58.3 | +50% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.26 | +13% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.68 | $12.9 | +49% |
| Utilities & household | +29% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $89 | $144 | +62% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.15 | +7% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.75 | $3.66 | +33% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.91 | $1.08 | +19% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $16.9 | +31% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $51.7 | $62.1 | +20% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.34 | $10.3 | +24% |
| Men's haircut | $18.8 | $26.9 | +43% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $17.6 | +10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,219 | $1,733 | +42% |
3,218 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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