Cost of Living in Katowice
Summary of cost of living in Katowice, Poland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,517.0$ (9,226.3zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 738.1$ (2,705.5zł), excluding rent.
- Katowice is 52.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Katowice is, on average, 76.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 zł | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 zł | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 zł | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 13.00 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 zł | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 12.85 zł | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.19 zł | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6.80 zł | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.74 zł | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.38 zł | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.14 zł | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.50 zł | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.37 zł | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.46 zł | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.16 zł | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.92 zł | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.90 zł | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.01 zł | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.40 zł | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.87 zł | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.54 zł | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.12 zł | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.41 zł | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.00 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.86 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.22 zł | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 zł | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.60 zł | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 zł | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.00 zł | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.43 zł | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 zł | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.34 zł | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 124,590.00 zł | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 110,920.00 zł | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 919.67 zł | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 31.17 zł | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 58.80 zł | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 116.90 zł | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 42.00 zł | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 25.90 zł | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,250.00 zł | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 47,367.50 zł | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 300.00 zł | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 115.80 zł | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 408.33 zł | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 430.00 zł | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,341.67 zł | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,772.73 zł | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,537.50 zł | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,922.22 zł | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,033.28 zł | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 830.31 zł | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,765.13 zł | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.38 |
Prices in Katowice
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Last update: 31 October 2025
Last update: 31 October 2025
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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.