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Poland the Most affordable growing Economy to live in Europe
Cost of living in Poland – 2017 guide
It’s no secret that Poland is the most affordable country in Europe. Affordable prices of food, rent and entertainment in usually we are one of the main Reasons why people chose Poland to be Their home. At the same time if you are thinking of moving to Poland you should take into consideration that you ” apr earn much less than you used to. To make this decision easier for you we’ve put together a letter of standard expenses making up the cost of living in Poland in 2016.
Cost of accommodation in Poland
Warsaw is by far the most expensive city when it comes to renting a flat. The average cost of a medium size flat in the capital can reach even 2800 PLN per month. A bit cheaper flats can be rented in Wroclaw (PLN 2,260 a month) and Gdansk (1995 PLN a month). The cheapest big city in Poland is Bydgoszcz with rents as low as PLN 1,267 a month for a medium size flat.
| the City | Flat size | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|---|
| Bydgoszcz | 0-38 m2 | 996 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1267 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 1713 PLN | |
| Gdansk | 0-38 m2 | 1353 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1995 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2590 PLN | |
| Katowice | 0-38 m2 | 1279 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1769 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2399 PLN | |
| Cracow | 0-38 m2 | 1445 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1877 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2585 PLN | |
| Lublin | 0-38 m2 | 1306 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1688 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2205 PLN | |
| boat | 0-38 m2 | 1203 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1645 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2581 PLN | |
| Poznan | 0-38 m2 | 1159 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1636 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2201 PLN | |
| Szczecin | 0-38 m2 | 1186 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 1552 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2014 PLN | |
| Warsaw | 0-38 m2 | 1984 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 2799 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 4015 PLN | |
| Wroclaw | 0-38 m2 | 1477 PLN |
| 38-60 m2 | 2260 PLN | |
| 60-90 m2 | 2921 PLN |
On top of your rent you need to add a monthly cost of utilities. On average, bills for electricity, heating, water and garbage for a medium size flat are costing 620 PLN. Of course this price will depend on the city you live in, local council tax and your usage. Internet is another extra cost you should think of and it adds to your lists another 45 PLN.
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average monthly cost | Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 620 PLN | 400-850 PLN |
| Internet (10 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable / ADSL) | 45 PLN | 30-60 PLN |
Cost of food
Food in Poland is fairly cheap, Especially compared to countries like the UK or France as it’s on average Approximately 50% lower. Prices of some products a small surprise, for example cheese is really expensive in comparison to meat Which price is one of the lowest in the whole European Union.
| Product | Average cost | Range |
| Milk (regular) (1 liter) | 2.45 PLN | 2-3 PLN |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 2.64 PLN | 2-3 PLN |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3.33 PLN | 2.10-5 PLN |
| Eggs (12) | 6.28 PLN | 4.80-8.40 PLN |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 21.47 PLN | 18-25 PLN |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) | 15.55 PLN | 14-17 PLN |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 31.34 PLN | 24-40 PLN |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.72 PLN | 2-3 PLN |
| Banana (1kg) | 4.34 PLN | 3.50-5 PLN |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.46 PLN | 4-5 PLN |
| Tomato (1kg) | 4.78 PLN | 3.50-6 PLN |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.66 PLN | 1-2.05 PLN |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.96 PLN | 1.20-3 PLN |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.64 PLN | 2-3 PLN |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.86 PLN | 1.50-3 PLN |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20 PLN | 15-30 PLN |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.92 PLN | 2.50-3.50 PLN |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.15 PLN | 3-5 PLN |
Cost of transport
| Transportation | Average cost | Range |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.40 PLN | 3-4.40 PLN |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100 PLN | 89-100 PLN |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 PLN | 5-8 PLN |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 PLN | 2.00-4.10 PLN |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 4.56 PLN | 4-5 PLN |
Cost of going out
| Eating and drinking | Average cost | Range |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20 PLN | 15-30 PLN |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100 PLN | 70-120 PLN |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 17 PLN | 15-20 PLN |
| Cappuccino (Regular) | 7.40 PLN | 6-10 PLN |
| Domestic Beer (draft 0.5 liter) in a pub | 7 PLN | 4-10 PLN |
