Warsaw, Poland
In Warsaw, $10 covers a pierogi plate at a traditional milk bar with money to spare, a zapiekanka street snack from Nowy Świat, or reduced-rate admission to the POLIN Museum.
Index score 194 (rank 10 of 20) — the full basket totals $25.68, so $10 covers about 38.9% of it.
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The basket
| Item | Warsaw | NYC | vs NYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread (500g) | $1.61 | $4.61 | -65% |
| Milk (1L) | $1.13 | $1.44 | -22% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.89 | $5.90 | -34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.77 | $2.10 | -16% |
| Bottled water (1.5L) | $0.74 | $2.50 | -70% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, store) | $1.23 | $3.21 | -62% |
| Cappuccino (cafe) | $4.51 | $6.09 | -26% |
| White rice (1kg) | $2.09 | $6.64 | -69% |
| Chicken breast (1kg) | $7.55 | $14.41 | -48% |
| Public transit, one-way ticket | $1.16 | $3.00 | -61% |
| Total | $25.68 | $49.90 |
What $10 actually buys here
- A zapiekanka from a street kiosk on Nowy Świat~$4.22
Poland's classic open-face baguette snack.
- A pierogi plate at a bar mleczny (milk bar)~$5.80
A cheap, traditional cafeteria-style meal.
- Reduced-rate admission to the POLIN Museum~$6.59
A discounted ticket to Warsaw's Museum of the History of Polish Jews.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic grocery basket cost in Warsaw?
$25.68 for a basic grocery basket in Warsaw — about $24 less than New York City's $49.90.
What can $10 buy in Warsaw?
A pierogi plate at a traditional bar mleczny (milk bar) for $5.80, or reduced-rate admission to the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews for $6.59.
Is Warsaw cheaper than New York for everyday expenses?
Yes — Warsaw's index score of 194 means a dollar goes almost twice as far in Warsaw as in New York.
How much is a cappuccino in Warsaw?
$4.51 — not far off New York City's $6.09, one of the smaller basket-item gaps in the Index.
How much is a zapiekanka in Warsaw?
About $4.22 from a street kiosk on Nowy Świat — Poland's classic open-face baguette snack.
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Prices are researched estimates (July 2026), not live data — treat them as illustrative, not exact. See the methodology page for details.