Cost of Living in Bydgoszcz

Summary of cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,828.9$ (10,500.6zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 821.9$ (3,050.9zł), excluding rent.
  • Bydgoszcz is 31.6% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Bydgoszcz is, on average, 67.0% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 50.00 zł 30.00-60.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 250.00 zł 155.00-300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 30.00 zł 30.00-31.90
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 16.00 zł 12.00-17.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 14.00 zł 10.00-17.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 15.01 zł 8.00-18.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 8.63 zł 6.44-10.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 6.70 zł 5.17-8.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 4.14 zł 3.50-4.80
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 5.77 zł 3.63-7.26
White Rice (1 lb) 1.59 zł 1.36-6.80
Eggs (12, Large Size) 14.36 zł 8.40-15.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) 17.85 zł 12.70-40.37
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 12.52 zł 9.53-18.14
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 20.79 zł 15.42-31.75
Apples (1 lb) 2.35 zł 1.36-3.63
Bananas (1 lb) 2.82 zł 1.81-3.18
Oranges (1 lb) 2.70 zł 2.27-5.44
Tomatoes (1 lb) 5.62 zł 1.81-10.89
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.72 zł 0.91-2.72
Onions (1 lb) 2.39 zł 0.91-3.63
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.35 zł 3.00-6.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.69 zł 2.00-3.75
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 30.00 zł 20.00-40.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.04 zł 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.92 zł 4.00-7.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 20.50 zł 18.00-25.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.80 zł 3.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 108.00 zł 100.00-110.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 8.00 zł 8.00-10.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.99 zł 4.83-6.44
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 39.00 zł 37.00-40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.15 zł 5.92-6.48
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 119,590.00 zł 119,590.00-121,190.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 108,355.55 zł 98,900.00-113,633.33
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 979.80 zł 800.00-1,500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 33.71 zł 30.00-40.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 69.26 zł 50.00-85.01
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 150.48 zł 120.00-200.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 65.83 zł 50.00-90.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 29.00 zł 25.00-40.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,276.67 zł 460.00-2,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 20,000.00 zł 12,000.00-36,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 320.00 zł 200.00-500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 143.75 zł 120.00-200.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 344.80 zł 300.00-400.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 395.00 zł 250.00-700.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,648.75 zł 2,470.00-3,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,942.50 zł 1,850.00-2,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,305.00 zł 3,500.00-5,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,443.75 zł 3,100.00-4,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,042.97 zł 928.65-1,114.83
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 775.88 zł 720.18-836.12
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,746.07 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.71 4.00-9.00

Prices in Bydgoszcz

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Last update: 8 March 2026
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