City in Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland

Cost of living in Torun

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Torun

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,410–2,060 (zł5,500–8,000).

Lean$823–1,130zł3,200–4,400 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$1,410–2,060zł5,500–8,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$2,570–4,110zł10,000–16,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Torun

Typical 2026 ranges in PLN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	PLN	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	zł2,400–3,800	$617–977
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	zł2,000–3,000	$514–771
Hostel dorm bed (night)	zł50–100	$13–26
Mid-range hotel room (night)	zł250–500	$64–129
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	zł22–35	$5.7–9.0
Mid-range restaurant, per person	zł50–90	$13–23
Cappuccino	zł11–16	$2.8–4.1
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	zł11–18	$2.8–4.6
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	zł4–6	$1.0–1.5
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	zł15–28	$3.9–7.2
Work and life
Gym membership (month)	zł120–200	$31–51
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	zł30–60	$7.7–15.4

Value for money: 69/100

A value score of 69/100 means Torun gives more quality of life per dollar than 68% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 11 places we cover in Poland.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	100
Air quality	78
Internet	78
Healthcare	80
Weather	42
Friendly locals	75
English	50

Cost of living across Poland

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Lodz	$1,290–1,930	67/100
Torun	$1,410–2,060	69/100
Lublin	$1,490–2,190	65/100
Poznan	$1,540–2,260	57/100
Zakopane	$1,540–2,310	53/100
Wroclaw	$1,670–2,440	51/100
Krakow	$1,800–2,570	43/100
Gdansk	$1,800–2,570	45/100
Katowice	$1,800–2,700	36/100
Sopot	$1,930–2,700	38/100
Warsaw	$2,060–3,090	31/100

Cheaper alternatives to Torun

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 Torun?

About $823–1,130 on a lean budget, $1,410–2,060 for a comfortable month and $2,570–4,110 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Torun?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs zł2,400–3,800 ($617–977) a month in the center and zł2,000–3,000 ($514–771) outside it.

How much does food cost in Torun?

A local meal is zł22–35 ($5.7–9.0); a mid-range restaurant is zł50–90 ($13–23) per person.

Is Poland expensive?

Prices in Poland are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

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.