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Split vs Warsaw

Split runs about 10% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Aleja Rzeczypospolitej w Warszawie, widok od południa, na pierwszym planie Świątynia Opatrzności Bożej.
Warsaw
$1,932/month · Poland
Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Warsaw monthly
$1,932
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+10%
Warsaw relative to Split
Rent gap
$250
Warsaw costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitWarsaw
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Warsaw $1,000. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Warsaw $485. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Warsaw $77. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $163, Warsaw $170. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Warsaw $18. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Warsaw $114. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Other
    Other: Split $74, Warsaw $69. Cheaper in Warsaw.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricSplitWarsaw
Cost
Total monthly cost1,754 USD✓1,932 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)27✓30
Housing750 USD✓1,000 USD
Utilities163 USD✓170 USD
Food535 USD485 USD✓
Transport93 USD77 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD18 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD114 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate41.9%✓47.7%
Left over each month3,085 USD✓2,428 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓1,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓80/100
Healthcare68/10074/100✓
Air quality80/100✓58/100
Public transport50/10088/100✓
Walkability80/10084/100✓
English proficiency68/100✓66/100
Nightlife74/10084/100✓
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C9°C✓
Summer high30°C25°C✓
Winter low5°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall780 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access5 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURPLN
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebEurope/Warsaw

Split runs about 10% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Warsaw cheaper?

Split runs about 10% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Warsaw compared with Split?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,839 a month in Split and $4,360 in Warsaw, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Split or Warsaw?

Split scores 86/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; Warsaw scores 80 and 74. Split averages 17°C against 9°C in Warsaw.