Cost of living comparison
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Fort Collins vs. Warsaw Cost of Living Summary
Fort Collins is 42.6% more expensive than Warsaw.
- Restaurants
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pay 37.1% more in Fort Collins
- Groceries
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pay 58.0% more in Fort Collins
- Transportation
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pay 5.3% less in Fort Collins
- Housing
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pay 95.4% more in Fort Collins
- Childcare
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pay 69.2% more in Fort Collins
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 35.7% more in Fort Collins
- Clothing
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pay 8.1% more in Fort Collins
The cost of housing, childcare, groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Fort Collins are more expensive than in Warsaw. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Fort Collins.
Fort Collins vs. Warsaw Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Fort Collins instead of Warsaw, you would:
pay 37.1% more for restaurants
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.94
PLN39.73
|
$18.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.57
PLN34.76
|
$12.00
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
PLN8.19
|
$2.60
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.92
PLN6.98
|
$2.75
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pay 58.0% more for groceries
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.46
PLN5.31
|
$3.09
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.39
PLN19.57
|
$5.51
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.34
PLN15.75
|
$3.89
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.70
PLN13.43
|
$4.33
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.39
PLN12.30
|
$3.90
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.61
PLN2.21
|
$1.76
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.83
PLN3.00
|
$0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.96
PLN3.49
|
$1.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.57
PLN5.71
|
$2.28
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.48
PLN1.74
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$1.05
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.54
PLN1.96
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$0.87
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pay 5.3% less for transportation
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.61
PLN24.02
|
$3.09
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.08
PLN109.25
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,809.65
PLN119,186.94
|
$36,029.12
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.67
PLN49.66
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$17.41
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pay 95.4% more for housing
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.42
PLN63.29
|
$76.67
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,140.63
PLN4,143.53
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$1,783.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$907.87
PLN3,298.01
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$1,250.00
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$267.55
PLN971.93
|
$127.72
|
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pay 69.2% more for childcare
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$586.39
PLN2,130.17
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$1,525.00
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,933.95
PLN57,882.92
|
$12,500.00
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pay 35.7% more for entertainment and sports
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.92
PLN17.88
|
$7.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.22
PLN15.31
|
$5.17
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.95
PLN21.60
|
$9.50
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.75
PLN169.84
|
$60.00
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.57
PLN34.76
|
$12.00
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pay 8.1% more for clothing
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Warsaw
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Fort Collins
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$99.57
PLN361.72
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$67.50
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.35
PLN175.63
|
$91.67
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.47
PLN357.70
|
$80.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$115.26
PLN418.71
|
$108.33
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