Warsaw is the most expensive of Poland's 6 priced cities — $1,749 a month in essentials, 42% above Łódź at $1,230. The average net salary of $2,194 covers that 1.3×. 90 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 20.6 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Aug 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $962 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,213 |
| Groceries | $128 |
| Dining out | $273 |
| Utilities | $357 |
| Local transport | $29 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,749 |
| Avg net salary | $2,194 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,525 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,148 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Warsaw, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.86 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $63.27 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.55 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.51 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.27 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.27 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.44 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.41 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.12 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.61 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.89 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.01 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.45 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.74 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.16 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.64 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.32 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.63 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $339.41 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.61 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.00 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $48.24 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.49 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Warsaw has 90 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the lowest of the 6 Poland cities we track. Poland's national figure is 104.1, so Warsaw runs 14 below the country as a whole.
Every Poland region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.3°C | -4.8°C | 86% | 80% | 49 mm |
| Feb | 1.5°C | -2.8°C | 81% | 76% | 47 mm |
| Mar | 4.3°C | 0.3°C | 73% | 65% | 36 mm |
| Apr | 9.1°C | 5.6°C | 66% | 60% | 41 mm |
| May | 14.2°C | 12°C | 65% | 58% | 61 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 18.5°C | 65% | 55% | 56 mm |
| Jul | 19.9°C | 19.6°C | 69% | 59% | 77 mm |
| Aug | 20°C | 19.9°C | 69% | 54% | 69 mm |
| Sep | 15.1°C | 13.7°C | 76% | 58% | 58 mm |
| Oct | 9.6°C | 6.9°C | 83% | 68% | 61 mm |
| Nov | 4.5°C | 1°C | 87% | 79% | 37 mm |
| Dec | 1.8°C | -2.4°C | 88% | 82% | 49 mm |
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