Cost of Living in Szczecin

Summary of cost of living in Szczecin, Poland:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,683.4 (9,725.0 zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $783.5 (2,839.4 zł), excluding rent.
  • Szczecin is 37.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Szczecin is, on average, 52.6% 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 140.00-200.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 33.00 zł 28.00-35.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 12.00 zł 12.00-15.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 11.00 zł 8.00-15.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 11.12 zł 6.00-15.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 6.88 zł 5.00-9.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 5.56 zł 4.00-8.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.57 zł 2.00-4.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.54 zł 3.63-8.16
White Rice (1 lb) 1.74 zł 1.36-2.65
Eggs (12, Large Size) 12.00 zł 9.60-14.40
Local Cheese (1 lb) 15.42 zł 11.34-36.29
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 11.23 zł 6.80-15.42
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 23.13 zł 18.14-29.48
Apples (1 lb) 1.64 zł 1.36-2.04
Bananas (1 lb) 2.96 zł 1.81-3.63
Oranges (1 lb) 2.79 zł 1.36-3.20
Tomatoes (1 lb) 4.17 zł 2.27-5.08
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.58 zł 1.13-1.81
Onions (1 lb) 1.83 zł 1.32-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.34 zł 3.00-5.09
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.16 zł 2.00-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 25.00 zł 25.00-40.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.25 zł 3.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.93 zł 5.00-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 19.99 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) 7.75 zł 7.00-9.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 7.24 zł 4.83-11.27
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 50.00 zł 35.00-100.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.01 zł 5.80-6.13
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 119,590.00 zł 119,590.00-121,190.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 109,785.71 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) 935.48 zł 629.00-1,236.36
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 48.89 zł 25.00-100.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 70.84 zł 50.00-90.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 118.75 zł 69.00-150.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 190.67 zł 160.00-200.00
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) 266.99 zł 150.00-325.98
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 128.46 zł 100.00-160.37
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 287.62 zł 200.00-347.85
Men's Leather Business Shoes 365.86 zł 200.00-500.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,463.75 zł 2,000.00-2,910.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,915.00 zł 1,600.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,650.00 zł 3,500.00-5,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,336.67 zł 2,900.00-3,640.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,205.22 zł 836.12-1,347.08
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 862.33 zł 772.30-1,012.63
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 6,135.67 zł
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.82 5.00-8.00

Prices in Szczecin

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Last update: 6 May 2026
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