Town in Pomerania, Poland
Cost of living in Sopot
How much a month costs in Sopot
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,930–2,700 (zł7,500–10,500).
Prices in Sopot
Typical 2026 ranges in PLN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PLN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | zł3,800–6,000 | $977–1,540 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | zł3,000–4,500 | $771–1,160 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | zł70–160 | $18–41 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | zł400–800 | $103–206 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | zł28–45 | $7.2–11.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | zł70–130 | $18–33 |
| Cappuccino | zł14–20 | $3.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | zł15–25 | $3.9–6.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | zł5–8 | $1.3–2.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | zł22–38 | $5.7–9.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | zł160–260 | $41–67 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | zł30–60 | $7.7–15.4 |
Value for money: 38/100
A value score of 38/100 means Sopot gives more quality of life per dollar than 37% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 10th 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 Sopot
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sopot?
About $1,160–1,540 on a lean budget, $1,930–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,860–6,170 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sopot?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs zł3,800–6,000 ($977–1,540) a month in the center and zł3,000–4,500 ($771–1,160) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sopot?
A local meal is zł28–45 ($7.2–11.6); a mid-range restaurant is zł70–130 ($18–33) 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
- Sopot tourism
- Gdańsk public transport (ZTM)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.