Warsaw vs Manchester Cost of Living
Warsaw (Poland) · Overall index 43.7 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 32% more expensive than Warsaw.
- Rent in Manchester is 43% more expensive than in Warsaw.
- Dining out in Manchester is 38% more expensive than in Warsaw.
| Item | Warsaw | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +43% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,086 | $1,708 | +57% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $802 | $1,022 | +27% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,986 | $2,649 | +33% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $2,136 | +52% |
| Groceries | +28% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $0.92 | +35% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.17 | $2.87 | +32% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.15 | $3.33 | +6% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.02 | $3.32 | +10% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.81 | $11.2 | +27% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.92 | $10.4 | +50% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.2 | $15.1 | +48% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.83 | $3.94 | +39% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.31 | $1.37 | +5% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.67 | +35% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.39 | +50% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.86 | $2.22 | +19% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.66 | $2 | +20% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.37 | $2.08 | +52% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.5 | $1.88 | +25% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.67 | $10.5 | +9% |
| Transport | +30% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.22 | $1.69 | +39% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.2 | $73 | +35% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $2.89 | +51% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.01 | $1.22 | +21% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.52 | $0.59 | +13% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,802 | $17,866 | +29% |
| Dining out | +38% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.3 | $14.8 | +31% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.9 | $87 | +36% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.9 | $8.79 | +49% |
| Cappuccino | $2.68 | $4.09 | +53% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2 | +68% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.69 | $4.51 | +22% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $5.43 | +45% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $1.27 | +7% |
| Telecom | +23% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38 | $49 | +29% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.9 | $46.5 | +20% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.28 | +22% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.68 | $10.4 | +20% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $89 | $122 | +37% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.17 | +21% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.75 | $3.22 | +17% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.91 | $1.09 | +20% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $18 | +40% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $51.7 | $66.4 | +28% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.34 | $10.2 | +22% |
| Men's haircut | $18.8 | $24.6 | +31% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $20 | +25% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,219 | $1,443 | +18% |
3,156 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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