Warsaw vs London Cost of Living
Warsaw (Poland) · Overall index 43.7 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 91% more expensive than Warsaw.
- Rent in London is 193% more expensive than in Warsaw.
- Dining out in London is 80% more expensive than in Warsaw.
| Item | Warsaw | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +193% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,086 | $2,992 | +176% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $802 | $2,223 | +177% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,986 | $6,498 | +227% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $4,097 | +191% |
| Groceries | +67% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.21 | +78% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.17 | $4.07 | +88% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.15 | $4.67 | +48% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.02 | $4.37 | +45% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.81 | $14.3 | +62% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.92 | $11 | +59% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.2 | $17.4 | +71% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | $5.26 | +86% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.31 | $1.98 | +51% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.45 | +64% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.92 | $5.8 | +99% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.86 | $2.72 | +46% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.83 | +70% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.37 | $2.51 | +83% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.5 | $2.52 | +68% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.67 | $15.9 | +64% |
| Transport | +79% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.22 | $2.53 | +107% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.2 | $113 | +108% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $3.64 | +90% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.01 | $1.7 | +68% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.52 | $0.78 | +50% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,802 | $22,721 | +65% |
| Dining out | +80% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.3 | $21.7 | +92% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.9 | $106 | +66% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.9 | $9.63 | +63% |
| Cappuccino | $2.68 | $4.39 | +64% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2.43 | +104% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.69 | $7.39 | +100% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $7.95 | +113% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $1.76 | +48% |
| Telecom | +52% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38 | $51.7 | +36% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.9 | $63.5 | +63% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.33 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.68 | $14.4 | +66% |
| Utilities & household | +62% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $89 | $155 | +74% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.75 | $4.47 | +63% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.91 | $1.5 | +65% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $20.8 | +61% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $51.7 | $85.7 | +66% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.34 | $16 | +92% |
| Men's haircut | $18.8 | $27 | +44% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $24 | +50% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,219 | $1,856 | +52% |
3,073 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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