Cost of Living in Poland - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Poland
Address: PL

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $685 (excluding rent), and $1,652 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,757 (excluding rent), and $2,983 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.94 zł 39.84

$6.84 zł 24.90

$16.42 zł 59.8

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$49.19 zł 179

$32.79 zł 119

$82.0 zł 298

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.57 zł 31.20

$8.04 zł 29.25

$10.18 zł 37.05

Cappuccino

$3.71 zł 13.51

$2.19 zł 7.99

$5.21 zł 18.96

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.97 zł 7.18

$1.10 zł 3.99

$3.28 zł 11.95

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.74 zł 6.34

$1.10 zł 4.00

$2.73 zł 9.93

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.82 zł 13.90

$2.72 zł 9.91

$5.46 zł 19.86

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.99 zł 14.52

$2.66 zł 9.67

$5.32 zł 19.37

Milk (1 liter)

$1.08 zł 3.93

$0.82 zł 3.00

$1.38 zł 5.04

White Bread (500g)

$1.32 zł 4.81

$0.80 zł 2.90

$2.40 zł 8.75

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.56 zł 5.69

$0.83 zł 3.03

$2.79 zł 10.14

Eggs

$3.35 zł 12.21

$2.26 zł 8.24

$4.20 zł 15.28

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.15 zł 33.31

$6.63 zł 24.13

$15.92 zł 57.9

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.60 zł 24.02

$4.06 zł 14.77

$8.38 zł 30.52

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.18 zł 44.33

$8.03 zł 29.22

$18.72 zł 68.2

Apples (1kg)

$1.13 zł 4.13

$0.69 zł 2.51

$1.65 zł 6.01

Banana (1kg)

$1.72 zł 6.27

$1.07 zł 3.90

$2.14 zł 7.77

Oranges (1kg)

$1.84 zł 6.71

$1.10 zł 4.02

$2.74 zł 9.99

Tomato (1kg)

$3.01 zł 10.95

$1.38 zł 5.01

$4.94 zł 17.99

Potato (1kg)

$0.91 zł 3.32

$0.52 zł 1.89

$1.31 zł 4.75

Onion (1kg)

$1.11 zł 4.02

$0.67 zł 2.42

$1.60 zł 5.81

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.30 zł 4.73

$0.80 zł 2.90

$1.61 zł 5.84

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.65 zł 2.36

$0.40 zł 1.46

$0.93 zł 3.39

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.50 zł 20.01

$4.95 zł 18.02

$6.33 zł 23.04

Wine (Bottle)

$7.04 zł 25.62

$5.41 zł 19.69

$10.83 zł 39.41

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.20 zł 4.36

$0.83 zł 3.02

$1.67 zł 6.08

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.68 zł 6.10

$1.08 zł 3.93

$2.69 zł 9.78

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.15 zł 4.20

$0.82 zł 2.98

$1.38 zł 5.01

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$32.89 zł 120

$26.53 zł 96.6

$46.42 zł 169

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.51 zł 9.12

$1.95 zł 7.10

$3.35 zł 12.18

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.88 zł 3.22

$0.72 zł 2.62

$1.29 zł 4.68

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$13.73 zł 49.99

$10.71 zł 38.97

$15.10 zł 55.0

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.67 zł 6.09

$1.59 zł 5.77

$1.78 zł 6.48

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$33.5K zł 121.9K

$32.4K zł 118.1K

$33.7K zł 122.6K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$31.0K zł 112.9K

$30.3K zł 110.2K

$32.8K zł 119.5K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$298 zł 1,086

$202 zł 737

$459 zł 1,670

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$10.05 zł 36.58

$6.94 zł 25.25

$16.66 zł 60.6

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$16.62 zł 60.5

$13.41 zł 48.82

$21.46 zł 78.1

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.73 zł 137

$24.26 zł 88.3

$53.9 zł 196

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.21 zł 77.2

$13.49 zł 49.09

$32.36 zł 118

Cinema Ticket

$8.26 zł 30.06

$6.61 zł 24.07

$10.47 zł 38.12

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$395 zł 1,437

$268 zł 976

$670 zł 2,439

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,928 zł 36.1K

$5,526 zł 20.1K

$18.2K zł 66.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$85.8 zł 312

$35.97 zł 131

$138 zł 504

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$41.05 zł 149

$27.03 zł 98.4

$68.3 zł 248

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$90.9 zł 331

$54.7 zł 199

$137 zł 498

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$102 zł 370

$55.0 zł 200

$143 zł 521

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$796 zł 2,898

$547 zł 1,993

$1,177 zł 4,284

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$648 zł 2,359

$442 zł 1,609

$967 zł 3,519

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,316 zł 4,790

$824 zł 2,999

$2,197 zł 7,996

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$979 zł 3,563

$666 zł 2,423

$1,598 zł 5,816

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,890 zł 14.2K

$2,459 zł 8,951

$6,487 zł 23.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,833 zł 10.3K

$1,965 zł 7,154

$4,212 zł 15.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,701 zł 6,193

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.91

5.7

8.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 20, 2026

By City in Poland

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Augustow	29785	80	$780	$1,624	$2,156	$3,053	289.76	185.27
2	Bedzin	55542	71	$591	$1,402	$1,704	$2,762	124.72	266.31
3	Biala Podlaska	56760	66	$621	$1,300	$1,385	$2,506	78.76	280.46
4	Bialystok	297554	71	$622	$1,429	$1,619	$2,663	95.06	229.72
5	Bielsko-biala	169756	72	$584	$1,442	$1,743	$2,904	68.11	248.13
6	Bochnia	29405	72	$621	$1,406	$1,470	$2,655	71.44	230.6
7	Boleslawiec	38280	67	$573	$1,351	$1,526	$2,591	127.22	286.6
8	Bydgoszcz	359428	74	$740	$1,452	$1,968	$3,125	48.38	304.2
9	Bytom	162250	66	$748	$1,304	$1,690	$2,410	172.3	262.95
10	Chorzow	110761	71	$676	$1,413	$1,478	$2,787	408.74	292.8
11	Chrzanow	35881	70	$751	$1,385	$1,637	$2,675	5.88	225.07
12	Cieszyn	33757	70	$723	$1,367	$1,684	$2,649	70.66	186.58
13	Czestochowa	215905	66	$525	$1,345	$1,411	$2,441	51.16	251.17
14	Dabrowa Gornicza	117516	68	$582	$1,354	$1,846	$2,649	304.36	247.68
15	Elblag	122899	78	$782	$1,538	$1,551	$2,812	142.83	298.3
16	Elk	61782	69	$525	$1,347	$1,599	$2,699	33.35	303.49
17	Gdansk	470633	87	$690	$1,776	$1,752	$3,141	39.12	282.67
18	Gdynia	-	90	$724	$1,831	$1,821	$3,101	151.41	251.69
19	Gizycko	28803	69	$690	$1,359	$1,651	$2,593	43.28	248.8
20	Gliwice	185450	70	$663	$1,419	$1,600	$2,652	102.35	223.07
21	Gniezno	67157	73	$722	$1,484	$1,818	$2,754	266.68	223.08
22	Gorzow Wielkopolski	124344	70	$716	$1,392	$1,707	$2,622	25.41	262.83
23	Grodzisk Mazowiecki	32594	71	$524	$1,441	$1,618	$2,554	175.49	255.02
24	Grudziadz	-	73	$749	$1,464	$1,479	$2,850	82.63	240.93
25	Jarocin	26373	70	$599	$1,416	$1,585	$2,558	44.15	178.47
26	Jastrzebie-zdroj	91235	75	$592	$1,502	$1,670	$2,826	114.4	205.71
27	Jelenia Gora	77807	70	$603	$1,385	$1,665	$2,752	174.34	121.9
28	Kalisz	103997	60	$688	$1,205	$1,375	$2,249	128.01	218.22
29	Kartuzy	14186	71	$653	$1,389	$1,651	$2,717	140.79	203.26
30	Katowice	-	71	$661	$1,395	$1,625	$2,697	102.41	279.74
31	Kielce	-	66	$741	$1,320	$1,754	$2,400	27.55	247.24
32	Kolobrzeg	43364	66	$812	$1,312	$1,742	$3,070	87.92	220.8
33	Konin	77224	70	$552	$1,376	$1,621	$2,654	150.83	211.61
34	Koszalin	105143	66	$629	$1,304	$1,615	$2,622	19.77	245.69
35	Koło	21035	72	$670	$1,400	$1,700	$2,726	122.81	241.59
36	Krakow	806201	87	$705	$1,723	$1,783	$3,199	90.8	266.4
37	Krosno	45715	58	$606	$1,163	$1,500	$2,257	134.19	159.3
38	Krotoszyn	28580	72	$780	$1,415	$1,940	$2,950	18.07	158.87
39	Legnica	97958	65	$698	$1,283	$1,567	$2,691	24.25	252.77
40	Lodz	711332	75	$685	$1,495	$1,697	$2,921	87.98	266.04
41	Lomza	62711	73	$731	$1,435	$1,828	$2,742	156.49	193.53
42	Lublin	337788	79	$667	$1,585	$1,617	$2,801	12.67	286.58
43	Lubliniec	23430	73	$714	$1,467	$1,471	$2,787	83.26	210.88
44	Minsk Mazowiecki	40816	73	$576	$1,439	$1,643	$2,793	38.97	255.37
45	Mlava	31130	73	$629	$1,473	$1,650	$2,667	113.46	311.96
46	Mrągowo	21179	79	$696	$1,580	$1,883	$2,994	230.6	295.89
47	Nowy Sacz	83943	67	$530	$1,370	$1,464	$2,784	75.86	265.9
48	Olsztyn	174675	74	$658	$1,468	$1,629	$2,568	273.71	283.22
49	Opole	127561	77	$524	$1,530	$1,631	$2,772	273.3	242.28
50	Ostroda	32547	77	$579	$1,543	$1,752	$2,830	37.71	226.57

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Cost of Living in Poland - Frequently Asked Questions

Poland offers a practical balance for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. In general, Cost of Living in Poland is lower in big-city cores than in many Western hubs, while urban life still delivers cafes, coworking spaces, and efficient transit. You’ll see a broad spectrum: bustling metropolises, historic towns, and quieter coastal or mountain locales. Value comes from flexible housing options, local markets, and seasonal job niches for short stays. By choosing neighborhoods that match your pace and mixing dining at markets with occasional dining out, you can maintain a comfortable lifestyle without overextending. Tip: Start with a neighborhood that fits your vibe and test a month of living costs.

Daily life in Poland centers on practical routines: housing search, food options, transport, and errands. In cities you’ll find a range from compact studios to larger flats in walkable neighborhoods near tram lines and train stations; look for leases that suit longer stays and test the commute before committing. Grocery shopping spans fresh markets, discount chains, and specialty shops, with a mix of casual eateries and affordable noon specials. For work or creative needs, coworking spaces and cafes with reliable Wi-Fi are common. Poland living cost varies by district and season, so calibrate travel and housing choices to your actual routine. Tip: Check long-term leases and map your transit routes to align with your workdays.

Quality of life in Poland comes from a mix of practical budgeting, neighborhoods that fit your pace, and seasonal shifts in crowds. Use a simple budgeting framework: categorize spends into needs, lifestyle, and saved or invested time, then adjust as you settle. For seasonality, expect busy tourist periods in summer and holiday peaks in winter for some areas; offset by choosing year-round neighborhoods. When choosing a place, prioritize walkability, access to transit, and a mix of amenities like parks, libraries, and coworking options. Tip: Build a flexible plan that you revisit monthly to refine where you live and how you budget.