Cost of Living: Graz vs Warsaw (2026)

Graz is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $772/month there vs $1224/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Warsaw is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Graz has a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 and Warsaw has 0.68 per 100,000.

Graz edges ahead 80 to 74. Warsaw isn't far behind — it depends what matters to you. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Graz: EU Blue Card (Austria) (complex process, Up to 4 years). Warsaw: Poland Temporary Residence (moderate requirements, Up to 3 years). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Graz is warmer in summer (77°F vs 73°F). Warsaw has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Graz is easier for street-level English (74/100) than Warsaw (68/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $772/month in Graz, $1224/month in Warsaw (Numbeo). That's 37% cheaper rent in Graz.

Graz scores 8.3/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 7.4/10 for Warsaw. That puts it in 'full democracy' territory — free press, independent courts, the works.

Graz scores higher on our composite healthcare index (85/100 vs 73/100 for Warsaw). That score combines clinical outcomes (IHME), universal coverage (WHO), and resident perception (Numbeo) — not just whether hospitals exist but whether the system actually works for settlers.