Cost of Living in Poland - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Poland
Address: PL

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $676 (excluding rent), and $1,646 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,731 (excluding rent), and $3,083 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.72 zł 39.44

$6.70 zł 24.65

$16.08 zł 59.2

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$49.30 zł 181

$32.87 zł 121

$82.2 zł 302

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.70 zł 32.03

$8.16 zł 30.03

$10.34 zł 38.04

Cappuccino

$3.70 zł 13.63

$2.19 zł 8.06

$5.20 zł 19.13

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

$1.95 zł 7.17

$1.08 zł 3.99

$3.24 zł 11.93

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.69 zł 6.21

$1.06 zł 3.92

$2.65 zł 9.73

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.88 zł 14.26

$2.76 zł 10.17

$5.54 zł 20.38

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.10 zł 15.10

$2.73 zł 10.05

$5.47 zł 20.14

Milk (1 liter)

$1.08 zł 3.99

$0.83 zł 3.05

$1.39 zł 5.12

White Bread (500g)

$1.37 zł 5.02

$0.83 zł 3.04

$2.49 zł 9.15

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.49 zł 5.48

$0.79 zł 2.92

$2.66 zł 9.77

Eggs

$3.35 zł 12.32

$2.26 zł 8.31

$4.19 zł 15.42

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.58 zł 35.25

$6.94 zł 25.53

$16.66 zł 61.3

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.69 zł 24.62

$4.11 zł 15.13

$8.50 zł 31.27

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.14 zł 44.67

$8.00 zł 29.44

$18.66 zł 68.7

Apples (1kg)

$1.15 zł 4.22

$0.70 zł 2.56

$1.67 zł 6.15

Banana (1kg)

$1.78 zł 6.55

$1.11 zł 4.08

$2.21 zł 8.12

Oranges (1kg)

$1.77 zł 6.50

$1.06 zł 3.89

$2.63 zł 9.68

Tomato (1kg)

$2.94 zł 10.82

$1.35 zł 4.96

$4.83 zł 17.78

Potato (1kg)

$0.92 zł 3.40

$0.53 zł 1.93

$1.32 zł 4.87

Onion (1kg)

$1.10 zł 4.07

$0.66 zł 2.45

$1.59 zł 5.87

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.31 zł 4.81

$0.80 zł 2.95

$1.61 zł 5.94

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.68 zł 2.49

$0.42 zł 1.55

$0.97 zł 3.58

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.45 zł 20.06

$4.91 zł 18.07

$6.28 zł 23.10

Wine (Bottle)

$7.12 zł 26.21

$5.48 zł 20.16

$10.96 zł 40.32

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.18 zł 4.35

$0.82 zł 3.01

$1.65 zł 6.06

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.72 zł 6.35

$1.11 zł 4.09

$2.76 zł 10.17

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.17 zł 4.31

$0.83 zł 3.06

$1.40 zł 5.14

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$32.91 zł 121

$26.55 zł 97.7

$46.45 zł 171

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.42 zł 8.92

$1.89 zł 6.94

$3.24 zł 11.92

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.85 zł 3.13

$0.69 zł 2.54

$1.23 zł 4.54

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$13.68 zł 50.4

$10.67 zł 39.25

$15.04 zł 55.4

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.76 zł 6.49

$1.67 zł 6.15

$1.88 zł 6.90

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

$33.4K zł 123.0K

$32.4K zł 119.2K

$33.6K zł 123.7K

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

$31.7K zł 116.7K

$30.9K zł 113.8K

$33.6K zł 123.5K

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

$304 zł 1,120

$206 zł 760

$468 zł 1,722

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

$9.69 zł 35.68

$6.69 zł 24.63

$16.07 zł 59.1

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$16.92 zł 62.3

$13.65 zł 50.2

$21.84 zł 80.4

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.70 zł 139

$24.24 zł 89.2

$53.9 zł 198

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.51 zł 79.2

$13.68 zł 50.3

$32.82 zł 121

Cinema Ticket

$8.25 zł 30.36

$6.61 zł 24.31

$10.46 zł 38.51

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

$399 zł 1,467

$271 zł 996

$677 zł 2,490

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,832 zł 36.2K

$5,472 zł 20.1K

$18.1K zł 66.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$85.3 zł 314

$35.74 zł 132

$137 zł 506

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.40 zł 149

$26.60 zł 97.9

$67.2 zł 247

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$91.0 zł 335

$54.7 zł 201

$137 zł 504

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$101 zł 372

$54.7 zł 201

$142 zł 523

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$791 zł 2,911

$544 zł 2,001

$1,169 zł 4,302

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$625 zł 2,298

$426 zł 1,567

$931 zł 3,428

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,290 zł 4,745

$807 zł 2,971

$2,153 zł 7,922

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,013 zł 3,727

$689 zł 2,535

$1,653 zł 6,084

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,781 zł 13.9K

$2,279 zł 8,388

$6,182 zł 22.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,731 zł 10.1K

$1,898 zł 6,985

$4,067 zł 15.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,692 zł 6,225

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.91

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8.5

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

Last update: March 9, 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	$663	$1,624	$1,907	$3,104	289.76	185.27
2	Bedzin	55542	71	$747	$1,407	$1,518	$2,704	124.72	266.31
3	Biala Podlaska	56760	66	$565	$1,311	$1,302	$2,471	78.76	280.46
4	Bialystok	297554	71	$626	$1,404	$1,571	$2,679	95.06	229.72
5	Bielsko-biala	169756	72	$699	$1,450	$1,757	$2,843	68.11	248.13
6	Bochnia	29405	72	$657	$1,416	$1,590	$2,669	71.44	230.6
7	Boleslawiec	38280	67	$583	$1,354	$1,487	$2,581	127.22	286.6
8	Bydgoszcz	359428	74	$753	$1,486	$1,968	$3,137	48.38	304.2
9	Bytom	162250	66	$670	$1,296	$1,689	$2,345	172.3	262.95
10	Chorzow	110761	71	$732	$1,428	$1,665	$2,719	408.74	292.8
11	Chrzanow	35881	70	$750	$1,394	$1,791	$2,726	5.88	225.07
12	Cieszyn	33757	70	$545	$1,416	$1,349	$2,616	70.66	186.58
13	Czestochowa	215905	66	$583	$1,303	$1,624	$2,421	51.16	251.17
14	Dabrowa Gornicza	117516	68	$743	$1,341	$1,615	$2,576	304.36	247.68
15	Elblag	122899	78	$649	$1,584	$1,743	$2,837	142.83	298.3
16	Elk	61782	69	$623	$1,351	$1,339	$2,633	33.35	303.49
17	Gdansk	470633	87	$710	$1,743	$1,740	$3,173	39.12	282.67
18	Gdynia	-	90	$730	$1,792	$1,841	$3,032	151.41	251.69
19	Gizycko	28803	69	$616	$1,356	$1,588	$2,657	43.28	248.8
20	Gliwice	185450	70	$656	$1,391	$1,592	$2,580	102.35	223.07
21	Gniezno	67157	73	$623	$1,483	$1,433	$2,810	266.68	223.08
22	Gorzow Wielkopolski	124344	70	$577	$1,421	$1,818	$2,715	25.41	262.83
23	Grodzisk Mazowiecki	32594	71	$535	$1,395	$1,251	$2,573	175.49	255.02
24	Grudziadz	-	73	$724	$1,433	$1,666	$2,797	82.63	240.93
25	Jarocin	26373	70	$599	$1,428	$1,337	$2,602	44.15	178.47
26	Jastrzebie-zdroj	91235	75	$651	$1,471	$1,909	$2,828	114.4	205.71
27	Jelenia Gora	77807	70	$555	$1,404	$1,536	$2,687	174.34	121.9
28	Kalisz	103997	60	$586	$1,209	$1,821	$2,220	128.01	218.22
29	Kartuzy	14186	71	$735	$1,384	$1,688	$2,731	140.79	203.26
30	Katowice	-	71	$676	$1,428	$1,669	$2,643	102.41	279.74
31	Kielce	-	66	$740	$1,330	$1,861	$2,384	27.55	247.24
32	Kolobrzeg	43364	66	$673	$1,303	$1,886	$3,142	87.92	220.8
33	Konin	77224	70	$545	$1,414	$1,432	$2,676	150.83	211.61
34	Koszalin	105143	66	$620	$1,329	$1,322	$2,613	19.77	245.69
35	Koło	21035	72	$695	$1,445	$1,443	$2,721	122.81	241.59
36	Krakow	806201	87	$710	$1,717	$1,830	$3,247	90.8	266.4
37	Krosno	45715	58	$472	$1,162	$1,237	$2,315	134.19	159.3
38	Krotoszyn	28580	72	$691	$1,434	$1,736	$2,938	18.07	158.87
39	Legnica	97958	65	$691	$1,290	$1,358	$2,668	24.25	252.77
40	Lodz	711332	75	$689	$1,513	$1,679	$2,882	87.98	266.04
41	Lomza	62711	73	$748	$1,455	$1,607	$2,715	156.49	193.53
42	Lublin	337788	79	$653	$1,556	$1,625	$2,846	12.67	286.58
43	Lubliniec	23430	73	$556	$1,467	$1,754	$2,777	83.26	210.88
44	Minsk Mazowiecki	40816	73	$712	$1,460	$1,457	$2,815	38.97	255.37
45	Mlava	31130	73	$590	$1,423	$1,595	$2,617	113.46	311.96
46	Mrągowo	21179	79	$684	$1,539	$1,832	$3,002	230.6	295.89
47	Nowy Sacz	83943	67	$587	$1,352	$1,709	$2,810	75.86	265.9
48	Olsztyn	174675	74	$643	$1,469	$1,662	$2,535	273.71	283.22
49	Opole	127561	77	$539	$1,521	$1,459	$2,741	273.3	242.28
50	Ostroda	32547	77	$669	$1,497	$1,679	$2,773	37.71	226.57

Poland Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.