City in Lublin Province, Poland
Cost of living in Lublin
How much a month costs in Lublin
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,490–2,190 (zł5,800–8,500).
Prices in Lublin
Typical 2026 ranges in PLN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PLN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | zł2,200–3,200 | $566–823 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | zł1,700–2,400 | $437–617 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | zł45–85 | $12–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | zł200–380 | $51–98 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | zł22–36 | $5.7–9.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | zł50–95 | $13–24 |
| Cappuccino | zł11–17 | $2.8–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | zł9–15 | $2.3–3.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | zł3–5 | $0.8–1.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | zł14–28 | $3.6–7.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | zł95 | $24 |
| Gym membership (month) | zł110–200 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | zł25–60 | $6.4–15.4 |
Value for money: 65/100
A value score of 65/100 means Lublin gives more quality of life per dollar than 64% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 11 places we cover in Poland.
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Cost of living across Poland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Lublin
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lublin?
About $874–1,230 on a lean budget, $1,490–2,190 for a comfortable month and $2,440–3,730 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Lublin?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs zł2,200–3,200 ($566–823) a month in the center and zł1,700–2,400 ($437–617) outside it.
How much does food cost in Lublin?
A local meal is zł22–36 ($5.7–9.3); a mid-range restaurant is zł50–95 ($13–24) per person.
Is Poland expensive?
Prices in Poland are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- MPK Lublin (public transport)
- Lublin City Hall
- Lublin Airport
- PKP Intercity
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.