Capital city in Masovia, Poland
Cost of living in Warsaw
How much a month costs in Warsaw
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,060–3,090 (zł8,000–12,000).
Prices in Warsaw
Typical 2026 ranges in PLN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PLN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | zł4,000–6,500 | $1,030–1,670 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | zł3,200–4,500 | $823–1,160 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | zł60–140 | $15–36 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | zł350–700 | $90–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | zł25–40 | $6.4–10.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | zł70–120 | $18–31 |
| Cappuccino | zł13–20 | $3.3–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | zł15–24 | $3.9–6.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | zł5–7 | $1.3–1.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | zł20–35 | $5.1–9.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | zł70–130 | $18–33 |
| Gym membership (month) | zł150–300 | $39–77 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | zł30–60 | $7.7–15.4 |
Value for money: 31/100
A value score of 31/100 means Warsaw gives more quality of life per dollar than 30% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 11th 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 Warsaw
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Warsaw?
About $1,160–1,540 on a lean budget, $2,060–3,090 for a comfortable month and $4,110–6,690 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Warsaw?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs zł4,000–6,500 ($1,030–1,670) a month in the center and zł3,200–4,500 ($823–1,160) outside it.
How much does food cost in Warsaw?
A local meal is zł25–40 ($6.4–10.3); a mid-range restaurant is zł70–120 ($18–31) 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
- Warsaw public transport (ZTM)
- Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Warsaw tourism
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 Spotted something out of date?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.