Cost of Living in Gdansk

Summary of cost of living in Gdansk, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,997.9$ (10,630.9zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 891.6$ (3,161.6zł), excluding rent.
  • Gdansk is 38.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Gdansk is, on average, 68.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 45.00 zł 30.00-80.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 200.00 zł 160.00-300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 35.00 zł 30.50-40.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 14.00 zł 10.00-20.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 15.50 zł 10.00-20.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 15.00 zł 10.00-18.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 7.58 zł 4.00-14.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 7.21 zł 6.00-10.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.82 zł 3.00-4.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.49 zł 3.53-6.35
White Rice (1 lb) 2.77 zł 1.59-4.08
Eggs (12, Large Size) 13.18 zł 9.60-15.59
Local Cheese (1 lb) 15.68 zł 12.70-24.95
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 11.12 zł 6.35-15.88
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 22.56 zł 13.61-31.75
Apples (1 lb) 1.95 zł 1.36-2.72
Bananas (1 lb) 3.13 zł 2.72-4.08
Oranges (1 lb) 3.55 zł 2.72-4.08
Tomatoes (1 lb) 5.47 zł 3.63-9.07
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.51 zł 0.91-2.27
Onions (1 lb) 1.80 zł 1.36-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) 5.17 zł 4.00-7.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.54 zł 2.00-3.75
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 25.00 zł 20.00-38.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.31 zł 3.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.44 zł 5.00-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 20.00 zł 18.50-23.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.80 zł 4.80-5.20
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 119.00 zł 109.00-150.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 8.75 zł 8.00-10.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.28 zł 4.83-6.44
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 50.00 zł 50.00-60.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.00 zł 5.60-6.22
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 120,000.00 zł 119,590.00-124,590.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 109,242.86 zł 98,900.00-120,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,190.54 zł 900.00-1,700.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 44.73 zł 30.00-60.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 77.28 zł 60.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 170.53 zł 150.00-249.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 108.89 zł 90.00-130.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 25.00 zł 20.00-35.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,654.62 zł 1,300.00-2,750.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 29,250.00 zł 25,000.00-36,500.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 317.69 zł 150.00-500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 164.53 zł 100.00-250.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 322.94 zł 200.00-450.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 335.64 zł 200.00-520.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,533.68 zł 3,000.00-4,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,776.00 zł 2,500.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 5,838.82 zł 4,500.00-8,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,967.06 zł 3,200.00-5,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,968.44 zł 1,662.95-2,229.65
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,166.51 zł 843.55-1,499.99
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 6,736.14 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.15 6.00-9.00

Prices in Gdansk

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Last update: 11 February 2026
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3 Comments so far
Anonymous on May 14, 2023:
10k gross is a good salary. Enough to live here.
Anonymous on Jun 21, 2022:
Is 10k gross a good salary in Gdańsk in the IT field for three years of experience?
Joseph Lapinski on May 19, 2022:
Gdańsk is a beautiful, multi-cultural city.

as of May, 2022:

Prices for utilities have risen 50% in 2 years.

Restaurants are 30% higher than 1 year ago. Basic food about 20% higher.