Cost of Living in Gdansk

Summary of cost of living in Gdansk, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,081.7 (11,211.0 zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $911.5 (3,316.0 zł), excluding rent.
  • Gdansk is 49.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Gdansk is, on average, 78.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 45.50 zł 35.00-70.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 250.00 zł 180.00-300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 35.00 zł 32.00-40.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 14.00 zł 12.00-22.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 15.00 zł 10.00-22.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 15.93 zł 10.00-18.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 7.43 zł 5.00-14.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 6.47 zł 5.00-10.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.85 zł 3.00-4.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.55 zł 3.53-6.35
White Rice (1 lb) 2.97 zł 1.59-4.08
Eggs (12, Large Size) 13.98 zł 11.39-16.80
Local Cheese (1 lb) 15.49 zł 12.70-24.95
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 11.40 zł 6.80-17.24
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 23.89 zł 13.61-36.29
Apples (1 lb) 2.12 zł 1.36-3.18
Bananas (1 lb) 3.12 zł 2.72-4.08
Oranges (1 lb) 3.45 zł 2.72-4.08
Tomatoes (1 lb) 5.56 zł 3.63-9.07
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.53 zł 0.91-2.27
Onions (1 lb) 1.85 zł 1.36-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.96 zł 4.00-6.99
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.59 zł 2.00-3.75
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 28.00 zł 20.00-40.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.40 zł 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.46 zł 5.00-8.99
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 20.50 zł 19.99-25.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.80 zł 4.80-5.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 119.00 zł 109.00-140.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 8.00 zł 8.00-9.00
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 5.70-6.50
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 119,590.00 zł 112,000.00-120,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 108,561.54 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) 1,213.05 zł 906.67-1,700.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 46.65 zł 29.00-85.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 78.95 zł 65.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 173.25 zł 140.00-249.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 113.00 zł 95.00-140.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 30.00 zł 23.00-35.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,930.00 zł 1,200.00-2,900.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 31,437.50 zł 25,000.00-40,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 346.17 zł 150.00-590.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 171.58 zł 110.00-249.99
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 347.86 zł 250.00-450.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 386.08 zł 249.99-650.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,595.38 zł 3,000.00-4,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,820.00 zł 2,400.00-3,900.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 6,146.67 zł 5,000.00-8,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 4,060.00 zł 3,400.00-5,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,961.08 zł 1,662.95-2,415.46
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,191.38 zł 843.55-1,672.24
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 7,111.74 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.97 6.00-9.00

Prices in Gdansk

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Last update: 15 May 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.