Cost of Living in Katowice

Summary of cost of living in Katowice, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,587.9 (9,501.5 zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $772.0 (2,834.4 zł), excluding rent.
  • Katowice is 51.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Katowice is, on average, 75.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 40.00 zł 25.00-55.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 145.00 zł 110.00-195.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 35.00 zł 35.00-40.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 14.00 zł 13.00-17.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 18.00 zł 12.00-20.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 13.29 zł 7.00-16.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 9.97 zł 6.50-13.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 9.93 zł 8.00-12.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.69 zł 2.00-5.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.94 zł 2.72-8.16
White Rice (1 lb) 2.38 zł 1.36-3.18
Eggs (12, Large Size) 12.48 zł 6.00-15.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) 15.07 zł 11.34-27.22
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 10.39 zł 6.80-13.61
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 23.92 zł 18.14-29.48
Apples (1 lb) 1.81 zł 0.45-2.72
Bananas (1 lb) 2.61 zł 1.36-3.18
Oranges (1 lb) 2.57 zł 1.36-3.63
Tomatoes (1 lb) 4.90 zł 3.18-7.26
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.75 zł 0.91-2.64
Onions (1 lb) 1.60 zł 1.36-2.72
Lettuce (1 Head) 5.06 zł 3.00-8.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.49 zł 1.50-3.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 25.00 zł 20.00-30.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.12 zł 3.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.62 zł 5.00-9.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 21.50 zł 20.00-25.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.60 zł 4.20-5.20
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 120.00 zł 120.00-150.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 7.00 zł 7.00-14.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.51 zł 3.85-9.66
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 42.00 zł 40.00-42.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.10 zł 5.92-7.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 120,000.00 zł 119,590.00-121,190.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 102,810.00 zł 98,900.00-112,900.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,082.54 zł 495.83-2,125.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 30.00 zł 19.00-42.48
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 62.86 zł 45.00-85.01
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 120.90 zł 80.00-148.67
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 69.38 zł 45.00-75.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 26.00 zł 20.00-38.90
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,113.64 zł 1,300.00-3,200.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 47,751.25 zł 42,000.00-54,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 270.71 zł 70.00-350.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 123.11 zł 100.00-159.65
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 348.99 zł 299.00-450.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 363.71 zł 200.00-450.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,600.00 zł 2,200.00-3,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,926.67 zł 1,500.00-2,600.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,863.00 zł 3,000.00-5,090.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,244.44 zł 2,300.00-6,400.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,055.87 zł 714.42-1,326.64
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 728.73 zł 557.41-1,021.92
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 6,494.87 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.27 6.00-9.00

Prices in Katowice

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Last update: 25 May 2026
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SalaryInacurracy on Jul 28, 2024:
Average salary is much higher then provided here it is about 10k gross. Which gives about 7.1k netto. Please take those numbers from reliable sources.