Cost of Living in Poland
Summary of cost of living in Poland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 376,942.6¥ (9,908.6zł), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 114,274.7¥ (3,003.9zł), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Poland is, on average, 34.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Poland is, on average, 55.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,521.68 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 6,847.56 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 1,217.34 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 532.59 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 570.63 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 517.27 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 275.51 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 242.33 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 566.74 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 170.29 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 96.22 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 472.82 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 597.61 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 420.90 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 781.95 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 71.14 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 112.12 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 116.05 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 187.66 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 60.73 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 73.15 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 185.55 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 92.97 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 951.05 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 165.17 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 236.68 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 751.33 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 159.78 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 4,527.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 342.38 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 214.28 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,902.10 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 915.79 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,713,025.08 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,358,249.84 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 41,444.30 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,369.22 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,361.74 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 5,333.23 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,991.96 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,137.46 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 55,991.98 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,375,679.96 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 11,674.76 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,678.98 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 12,686.52 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 14,053.27 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 111,123.28 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 90,185.11 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 188,229.85 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 143,505.56 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 54,274.64 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 39,790.98 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 230,672.58 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.97 |
Prices in Poland
This country had 13832 entries in the past 12 months by 1316 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Poland
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Warsaw | 49.0 | 26.8 | 39.1 | 42.6 | 47.3 | 98.5 | |
| Gdansk | 45.4 | 19.4 | 33.8 | 39.6 | 46.2 | 101.6 | |
| Krakow (Cracow) | 45.3 | 21.0 | 34.5 | 39.4 | 47.0 | 108.3 | |
| Wroclaw | 44.7 | 20.4 | 33.9 | 40.1 | 45.6 | 89.9 | |
| Poznan | 43.3 | 17.7 | 31.9 | 38.2 | 43.2 | 111.1 | |
| Lodz | 42.8 | 14.6 | 30.2 | 37.1 | 41.9 | 99.2 | |
| Katowice | 40.8 | 13.6 | 28.7 | 38.1 | 42.4 | 104.5 | |
| Szczecin | 40.1 | 14.5 | 28.7 | 37.9 | 40.5 | 104.6 |
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