Cost of Living in Poland

Updated: July 01, 2025

If you've ever considered moving to Poland, one of the first questions that likely crossed your mind is, "What is the cost of living in Poland?" After all, it's essential to have a clear picture of your potential expenses before making such a life-changing decision. At this page, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the cost of living in Poland and whether the reported $1359 per month figure aligns with the average monthly salary of $904.64.

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Childcare

Clothing

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment

Salaries

Poland

restaurant Restaurants	Price	World Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	5.98 $
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	29.89 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	4.98 $
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	1.99 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.99 $
Cappuccino (regular)	2.25 $
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	1.13 $
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.99 $

store Markets	Price	World Range
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	0.6 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	0.77 $
Rice (white), (1 lb)	0.86 $
Eggs (regular) (12)	2.06 $
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.49 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	3.99 $
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.67 $
Apples (1 lb)	0.74 $
Banana (1 lb)	1.03 $
Oranges (1 lb)	1.16 $
Tomato (1 lb)	1.94 $
Potato (1 lb)	0.54 $
Onion (1 lb)	0.64 $
Lettuce (1 head)	0.76 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.43 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	4.98 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.71 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.03 $
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	3.59 $

commute Transportation	Price	World Range
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.8 $
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	19.93 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	1.59 $
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	0.52 $
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	7.97 $
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1.32 $
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	15943.68 $
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	19043.48 $

mark_as_unread Utilities (Monthly)	Price	World Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	174.99 $
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.05 $
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	11.27 $

kitesurfing Sports And Leisure	Price	World Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	23.82 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	12.42 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	4.98 $

child_friendly Childcare	Price	World Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	241.26 $
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	4856.25 $

checkroom Clothing And Shoes	Price	World Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	61.06 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	28.46 $
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	58.29 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	66.66 $

night_shelter Rent Per Month	Price	World Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	483.03 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	413.59 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	767.89 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	624.98 $

home Buy Apartment Price	Price	World Range
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2954.47 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2033.12 $

account_balance_wallet Salaries And Financing	Price	World Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	904.64 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.32 %

Dining Out

The cost of dining varies with the type of establishment. A meal at an affordable restaurant averages around 5.98 USD, while a three-course dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant generally costs 29.89 USD.

Groceries

Basic grocery prices are accessible for most essentials. For instance, a gallon of milk costs about 0.6 USD, a loaf of bread 0.77 USD, and a dozen eggs approximately 2.06 USD.

Transportation

Public transport is relatively affordable, with a single trip priced at about 0.8 USD and a monthly pass around 19.93 USD. If you plan to use public transit regularly, these passes offer great value.

Utilities

For an 85 m² apartment, monthly utility bills—including electricity, heating, water, and waste services—average around 174.99 USD.

Sports and Recreation

For those interested in fitness and leisure, a monthly gym membership averages around 23.82 USD, while an hour on a tennis court on weekends costs about 12.42 USD.

Childcare and Education

Families looking for private childcare services will find that a month at a local preschool or kindergarten costs around 241.26 USD. For international schooling options, annual tuition can reach approximately 4856.25 USD.

Clothing and Footwear

Clothing and shoe prices vary widely. A pair of Levi's 501 jeans, for example, costs about 61.06 USD, and mid-range Nike sneakers are priced around 58.29 USD.

Apartment Rentals

Rental prices depend on location, with a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averaging 483.03 USD per month, while one outside the center costs around 413.59 USD.

Real Estate for Purchase

If you're considering buying property, prices per square foot vary as well. In central areas, the price per square foot is roughly 2954.47 USD, while in the suburbs, it's closer to 2033.12 USD.

Average Salary and Mortgage Rates

The average monthly net salary here is about 904.64 USD after taxes, and mortgage interest rates for a 20-year fixed-rate loan average around 6.32% annually.

Warnings & Dangers in Poland

OVERALL RISK: LOW

Generally, Poland is a very safe country to travel to. Still, never let your guard down, and be wary of pickpockets and scammers since their activities increased in the past couple of years.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW

Public transport and taxis are safe and reliable, but it is recommended that you be very careful with your valuables in public transport, since that's where organized pickpockets operate. Also, be careful with taxi drivers using numerous tricks and scams to try and overcharge you.

PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM

Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in tourist landmarks and crowded areas. Be vigilant at all times and never leave your belongings in plain sight. Be careful in crowded areas, in railway and bus stations and especially in public transport, since pickpockets often work in teams, and make artificial crowds around tourists in order to steal from them, or try to distract people as a trick to pick their pockets.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW

There are no threats of natural disasters in Poland. During spring there are occasional floods and during winter there are snowstorms and heavy snowfall. Be cautious when driving during the winter period.

MUGGING RISK: LOW

You shouldn't worry about being mugged or kidnapped in Poland since it rarely if ever occurs.

TERRORISM RISK: LOW

Even though there haven't been any terrorist attacks in Poland's recent history, they shouldn't be ruled out, so remain aware of your surroundings at all times.

SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM

Scams are very common in Poland. There are credit card scams with someone calling you on the phone in your hotel room claiming they're the receptionist asking to confirm your credit card details; also be wary of taxi drivers trying to charge you double or convince you that you haven't paid enough (showing you smaller bills instead of the ones you paid with). Be wary of people claiming they're the police, and get familiar with Polish police uniforms.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW

Women traveling solo are completely safe in Poland. If you have your wits with you and follow your common sense, avoid dark and desert alleys or walking alone with strange people at night, your trip should go smoothly.

Cost of Living in Poland

Poland

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Utilities (Monthly)

Sports And Leisure

Childcare

Clothing And Shoes

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment Price

Salaries And Financing