The cost of living in Poland is among the cheapest in the European Union (EU), alongside Romania and Bulgaria.
Accommodation costs in Poland
The cost of accommodation in Poland is extremely variable, but for the most part, apartments closest to the main square in any Polish city - big or small - will always be the most expensive. If willing to live a bit further out, and manage a small commute, it's possible to find better deals and larger spaces.
In the major urban centres, expats tend to live in the more expensive areas and can expect to pay at least 475 EUR per month, plus at least another 50 EUR for utilities.
Food costs in Poland
Eating out and buying groceries is generally cheaper than in Western European cities, but purchasing imported articles will be significantly more expensive, and in some cases, priced even higher than in places like Paris and London.
The price of a good meal out with a glass of wine costs between 17 and 125 EUR, and a kebab will cost a mere 2 EUR. Weekly shopping for a single individual would be roughly 50 EUR.
The price of cigarettes and alcohol in Poland is a mong the cheapest in continental Europe. A pack of smokes is roughly one-third of the price of the same product in the UK.
Below will you find the examples of products with prices. These, of course, are only suggested costs and they may differ depending on the store.
loaf of bread |
0,6 EUR |
milk (1 liter) |
0,6 EUR |
eggs (10) |
1,9 EUR |
ham (1 kg) |
from 4,7 EUR |
cheese (1 kg) |
from 4,7 EUR |
washing detergent (400 grams) |
from 1,2 EUR |
Transport costs in Poland
Petrol prices in Poland are on par with the rest of Europe, while public transportation tickets are still relatively inexpensive. Furthermore, students, pupils and senior citizens are eligible for 50 percent discounts on long-term ticketing.
A 3-months public transport student`s ticket will cost 50$.
Entertainment
The amount of money you allot for entertainment is, once more, conditioned by the lifestyle that you lead. While some people feel comfortable with going out from time to time only, they will obviously spend much less money than those who need more adventures and thrill-seeking. Below are the examples of fees one has to pay for particular forms of entertainment:
- cinema: 4–7 EUR
- theater: 5–25 EUR
- concerts: from around 25 EUR
- clubs (entrance fee): 1–10 EUR