Cost of Living in Szczecin

Summary of cost of living in Szczecin, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,476.3$ (9,032.4zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 732.6$ (2,672.1zł), excluding rent.
  • Szczecin is 41.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Szczecin is, on average, 62.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 35.00 zł 25.00-45.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 180.00 zł 120.00-220.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 32.50 zł 30.00-35.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 12.00 zł 10.00-15.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 12.00 zł 8.00-20.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 12.17 zł 9.00-15.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 7.08 zł 5.00-9.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 5.83 zł 4.00-8.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.53 zł 2.00-4.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.44 zł 3.63-8.16
White Rice (1 lb) 1.76 zł 1.36-2.27
Eggs (12, Large Size) 11.89 zł 9.60-14.40
Local Cheese (1 lb) 15.98 zł 11.34-36.29
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 10.72 zł 6.80-15.42
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 22.68 zł 18.14-29.48
Apples (1 lb) 1.59 zł 1.36-1.81
Bananas (1 lb) 2.89 zł 1.81-3.63
Oranges (1 lb) 2.34 zł 1.36-3.18
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.82 zł 2.27-4.54
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.55 zł 1.13-2.04
Onions (1 lb) 1.79 zł 1.32-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.53 zł 3.00-4.20
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 zł 1.80-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 25.00 zł 20.00-40.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.17 zł 3.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.56 zł 4.00-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 19.50 zł 18.00-25.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 zł 2.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 100.00 zł 80.00-120.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 7.50 zł 7.00-9.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.04 zł 4.83-9.66
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 50.00 zł 35.00-100.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.26 zł 6.00-6.41
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 122,890.00 zł 121,190.00-124,590.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-size Car) 114,140.00 zł 112,900.00-120,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 957.30 zł 708.33-1,236.36
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 44.75 zł 25.00-100.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 65.00 zł 50.00-90.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 110.00 zł 69.00-150.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 60.00 zł 50.00-80.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 25.00 zł 25.00-30.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,375.00 zł 1,000.00-2,200.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 30,000.00 zł 21,600.00-48,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 220.00 zł 150.00-300.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 112.50 zł 80.00-160.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 258.00 zł 180.00-350.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 315.00 zł 200.00-500.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,300.00 zł 1,900.00-2,800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,941.67 zł 1,600.00-2,150.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,520.00 zł 3,000.00-5,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,920.00 zł 2,500.00-4,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 958.44 zł 836.12-1,151.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 796.31 zł 650.32-910.44
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,839.92 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.67 5.00-8.00

Prices in Szczecin

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Last update: 30 August 2025
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