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🇵🇱 Cost of Living in Poland

2 cities, ranked from wallet-friendly to wallet-hostile

Median monthly budget · single · city center

$1,859/mo

Across 2 cities we track

Couple

$2,249

Family of 4

$4,524

Median local salary (after tax)$2,155/mo

City-by-city damage report

Rent — the biggest line item

City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Krakow$976$811$1,558Warsaw$1,224$966$2,100

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.

Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check

Median across 2 cities

Milk (1L)$1.19
Bread (loaf)$1.22
Eggs (12)$4.17
Rice (1kg)$1.61
Chicken (1kg)$6.04
Apples (1kg)$1.33
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.51
Potatoes (1kg)$0.92
Water (1.5L)$0.70
Wine (mid-range)$7.66
Beer (0.5L store)$1.18

Eating out — because you won't cook every night

Median prices across 2 cities

Cheap meal$11
Mid-range dinner for 2$56
Cappuccino$4.53
Beer (draught)$3.65
Coke (0.33L)$2.04

Getting around — or trying to

Median prices across 2 cities

Monthly pass$36
Single ride$1.45
Gasoline (1L)$1.69

Poland vs. the neighbors

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Poland?

Across 2 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,859/month including rent. Krakow is the cheapest at $1,724/mo, while Warsaw runs $1,993/mo.

What is the average rent in Poland?

Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,100/month across 2 cities we track.

What is the average salary in Poland?

The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 2 cities is about $2,155, based on Numbeo data.

What is the cheapest city in Poland?

Krakow is the most affordable at $1,724/month for a single person. Warsaw is the most expensive at $1,993/month.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.