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Warsaw vs Split

Split runs about 9% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 178 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
Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Warsaw monthly
$1,932
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Split relative to Warsaw
Rent gap
$250
Warsaw costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

WarsawSplit
  • Housing
    Housing: Warsaw $1,000, Split $750. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Warsaw $485, Split $535. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Transport
    Transport: Warsaw $77, Split $93. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Warsaw $170, Split $163. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Warsaw $18, Split $23. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Warsaw $114, Split $116. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Other
    Other: Warsaw $69, Split $74. 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

MetricWarsawSplit
Cost
Total monthly cost1,932 USD1,754 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3027✓
Housing1,000 USD750 USD✓
Utilities170 USD163 USD✓
Food485 USD✓535 USD
Transport77 USD✓93 USD
Healthcare18 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle114 USD✓116 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD4,839 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%41.9%✓
Left over each month2,428 USD3,085 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,800 USD1,350 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓3,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/10086/100✓
Healthcare74/100✓68/100
Air quality58/10080/100✓
Public transport88/100✓50/100
Walkability84/100✓80/100
English proficiency66/10068/100✓
Nightlife84/100✓74/100
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓17°C
Summer high25°C✓30°C
Winter low-4°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall530 mm✓780 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearby5 min✓
CurrencyPLNEUR
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/Zagreb

Split runs about 9% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Warsaw or Split cheaper?

Split runs about 9% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 178 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Split compared with Warsaw?

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

Which has better quality of life, Warsaw or Split?

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