Cost of Living in Olsztyn

Summary of cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,983.8 (11,013.1 zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $877.4 (3,238.3 zł), excluding rent.
  • Olsztyn is 44.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Olsztyn is, on average, 60.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 50.00 zł 35.00-59.99
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 195.00 zł 180.00-250.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 35.00 zł 28.00-40.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 12.00 zł 4.00-18.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 15.00 zł 14.00-18.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 13.20 zł 6.99-16.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 9.60 zł 7.00-12.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 7.50 zł 5.00-10.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 4.08 zł 3.80-4.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.56 zł 2.36-8.16
White Rice (1 lb) 2.50 zł 1.13-3.62
Eggs (12, Large Size) 15.00 zł 9.59-18.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 17.58 zł 11.34-20.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 12.94 zł 10.88-15.88
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 26.48 zł 10.43-27.22
Apples (1 lb) 2.13 zł 1.59-3.00
Bananas (1 lb) 2.93 zł 1.59-4.08
Oranges (1 lb) 3.28 zł 2.27-3.63
Tomatoes (1 lb) 6.12 zł 2.27-11.34
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.70 zł 0.86-2.27
Onions (1 lb) 2.14 zł 1.81-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) 5.22 zł 4.00-8.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.75 zł 2.19-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 30.00 zł 20.00-45.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.20 zł 3.50-5.71
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.00 zł 4.00-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 22.00 zł 21.00-23.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.00 zł 4.00-4.40
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 100.00 zł 100.00-100.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 8.00 zł 7.00-8.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.83 zł 4.83-6.44
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 40.00 zł
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.31 zł 5.99-6.41
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 124,590.00 zł 124,000.00-124,590.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 114,140.00 zł 112,900.00-125,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,143.33 zł 1,020.00-1,700.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 37.50 zł 30.00-50.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 69.75 zł 60.00-90.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 200.00 zł 120.00-200.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 86.67 zł 60.00-100.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 35.00 zł 35.00-40.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,500.00 zł 500.00-2,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 55,000.00 zł 55,000.00-55,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 396.67 zł 250.00-440.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 189.33 zł 70.00-200.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 400.00 zł 300.00-450.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 410.00 zł 400.00-430.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,425.00 zł 2,800.00-4,700.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,725.00 zł 2,500.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 6,750.00 zł 6,000.00-7,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 5,250.00 zł 5,000.00-5,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,370.31 zł 1,207.73-1,672.24
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 942.49 zł 889.99-1,300.63
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,450.00 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.52 6.25-9.00

Prices in Olsztyn

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Last update: 17 May 2026
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