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Warsaw vs London

Warsaw runs about 110% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,118 USD a month.

Aleja Rzeczypospolitej w Warszawie, widok od południa, na pierwszym planie Świątynia Opatrzności Bożej.
Warsaw
$1,932/month · Poland
Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Warsaw monthly
$1,932
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+110%
London relative to Warsaw
Rent gap
$1,600
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

WarsawLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Warsaw $1,000, London $2,600. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Food
    Food: Warsaw $485, London $617. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Transport
    Transport: Warsaw $77, London $282. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Warsaw $170, London $267. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Warsaw $18, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Warsaw $114, London $169. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Other
    Other: Warsaw $69, London $107. 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

MetricWarsawLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,932 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓63
Housing1,000 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities170 USD✓267 USD
Food485 USD✓617 USD
Transport77 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare18 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle114 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,428 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,800 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓66/100
Healthcare74/10084/100✓
Air quality58/10060/100✓
Public transport88/10092/100✓
Walkability84/10090/100✓
English proficiency66/100100/100✓
Nightlife84/10094/100✓
Family friendliness80/100✓72/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓12°C
Summer high25°C23°C✓
Winter low-4°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall530 mm✓600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyPLNGBP
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/London

Warsaw runs about 110% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,118 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Warsaw or London cheaper?

Warsaw runs about 110% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,118 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Warsaw?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,360 a month in Warsaw and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Warsaw or London?

Warsaw scores 80/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Warsaw averages 9°C against 12°C in London.