Europe
Cost of living in Poland
52%of US price level
Is Poland expensive?
Prices in Poland are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Lodz, at about $1,290–1,930 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Poland, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodz | $1,290–1,930 | $617–1,030 | $5.1–8.2 | 67/100 |
| Torun | $1,410–2,060 | $617–977 | $5.7–9.0 | 69/100 |
| Lublin | $1,490–2,190 | $566–823 | $5.7–9.3 | 65/100 |
| Poznan | $1,540–2,260 | $771–1,230 | $5.7–9.8 | 57/100 |
| Zakopane | $1,540–2,310 | $720–1,160 | $6.4–10.3 | 53/100 |
| Wroclaw | $1,670–2,440 | $849–1,340 | $6.4–9.8 | 51/100 |
| Krakow | $1,800–2,570 | $900–1,410 | $6.4–10.3 | 43/100 |
| Gdansk | $1,800–2,570 | $900–1,410 | $6.4–10.3 | 45/100 |
| Katowice | $1,800–2,700 | $643–977 | $6.4–10.8 | 36/100 |
| Sopot | $1,930–2,700 | $977–1,540 | $7.2–11.6 | 38/100 |
| Warsaw | $2,060–3,090 | $1,030–1,670 | $6.4–10.3 | 31/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Speedtest Global Index – Poland
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visas
- European Commission – Entry/Exit System
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025
- World Bank open data
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