Cost of living comparison
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Warsaw vs. New Plymouth Cost of Living Summary
Warsaw is 12.8% more expensive than New Plymouth.
- Restaurants
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pay 0.6% more in Warsaw
- Groceries
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pay 8.9% less in Warsaw
- Transportation
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pay 6.1% more in Warsaw
- Housing
-
pay 75.4% more in Warsaw
- Childcare
-
pay 31.0% less in Warsaw
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.8% less in Warsaw
- Clothing
-
pay 58.0% more in Warsaw
The cost of housing, clothing, transportation, and restaurants in Warsaw are more expensive than in New Plymouth. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Warsaw. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Warsaw.
Warsaw vs. New Plymouth Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Warsaw instead of New Plymouth, you would:
pay 0.6% more for restaurants
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New Plymouth
|
Warsaw
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.40
NZ$21.47
|
$10.94
PLN39.73
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.65
NZ$14.98
|
$9.57
PLN34.76
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.17
NZ$3.76
|
$2.25
PLN8.19
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.92
NZ$3.33
|
$1.92
PLN6.98
|
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pay 8.9% less for groceries
|
New Plymouth
|
Warsaw
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.27
NZ$2.19
|
$1.46
PLN5.31
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.76
NZ$4.78
|
$5.39
PLN19.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.42
NZ$9.38
|
$4.34
PLN15.75
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.58
NZ$9.66
|
$3.70
PLN13.43
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.40
NZ$5.89
|
$3.39
PLN12.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
NZ$1.59
|
$0.61
PLN2.21
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
NZ$1.51
|
$0.83
PLN3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.21
NZ$2.10
|
$0.96
PLN3.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.87
NZ$4.96
|
$1.57
PLN5.71
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.71
NZ$1.22
|
$0.48
PLN1.74
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
NZ$1.13
|
$0.54
PLN1.96
|
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pay 6.1% more for transportation
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New Plymouth
|
Warsaw
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.11
NZ$10.57
|
$6.61
PLN24.02
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$30.08
PLN109.25
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,077.19
NZ$39,946.69
|
$32,809.65
PLN119,186.94
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.19
NZ$34.95
|
$13.67
PLN49.66
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pay 75.4% more for housing
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New Plymouth
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Warsaw
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$38.94
NZ$67.41
|
$17.42
PLN63.29
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$696.16
NZ$1,205.06
|
$1,140.63
PLN4,143.53
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$644.24
NZ$1,115.18
|
$907.87
PLN3,298.01
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$75.96
NZ$131.48
|
$267.55
PLN971.93
|
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pay 31.0% less for childcare
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New Plymouth
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Warsaw
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$586.39
PLN2,130.17
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,077.19
NZ$39,946.69
|
$15,933.95
PLN57,882.92
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pay 10.8% less for entertainment and sports
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New Plymouth
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Warsaw
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.05
NZ$8.74
|
$4.92
PLN17.88
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.51
NZ$6.08
|
$4.22
PLN15.31
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.19
NZ$34.95
|
$5.95
PLN21.60
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.27
NZ$74.90
|
$46.75
PLN169.84
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.53
NZ$18.23
|
$9.57
PLN34.76
|
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pay 58.0% more for clothing
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New Plymouth
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Warsaw
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$59.14
NZ$102.36
|
$99.57
PLN361.72
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.62
NZ$59.92
|
$48.35
PLN175.63
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.23
NZ$119.84
|
$98.47
PLN357.70
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$63.46
NZ$109.85
|
$115.26
PLN418.71
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