Cost of Living in Warsaw
Poland • Pop: 1.8M
Warsaw is a rapidly growing tech hub with very low costs.
Growing tech hubVery affordableModern infrastructureCentral Europe
Cost
Index
Index
48
Rent
Index
Index
38
Avg Net Salary
$1,600/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
48
52% cheaperRent
38
62% cheaperGroceries
45
55% cheaperRestaurants
42
58% cheaperTransport
52
48% cheaperUtilities
55
45% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Warsaw to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Warsaw | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $24,000 | Save $26,000 |
| $75,000 | $36,000 | Save $39,000 |
| $100,000 | $48,000 | Save $52,000 |
| $125,000 | $60,000 | Save $65,000 |
| $150,000 | $72,000 | Save $78,000 |
| $200,000 | $96,000 | Save $104,000 |
Living in Warsaw: What to Expect
Warsaw has a cost of living index of 48, meaning it is 52% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Warsaw is approximately zł8,000 ($1,600 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 38
- Groceries: Index of 45
- Restaurants: Index of 42
- Transport: Index of 52
- Utilities: Index of 55
Key highlights: Growing tech hub, Very affordable, Modern infrastructure, Central Europe.
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